Today: 2 August 2025
9 December 2021
3 mins read

Kia partners with Rafa Nadal Academy in Kuwait

The partnership now includes the academy in the Middle East and expects to accommodate a range of player-in-training per year…reports Asian Lite News

Kia announced a partnership with the Rafa Nadal Academy based in Kuwait. This sees the existing global partnership between Kia and the tennis school franchise — owned by the grand-slam champion — extend to the Middle East. The inauguration of the Academy in Kuwait took place in February 2020 in the presence of Rafael Nadal, numerous VIP Guests & members of the media.

Kia partners with Rafa Nadal Academy in Kuwait

Through the collaboration & the Certified Distributor in Kuwait, Kia Al Mutawa has become the official transport premium partner of the Rafa Nadal Academy Kuwait located at Sheikh Jaber Al Abdullah Al Jaber Al Sabah International Tennis Complex, annex to the famous Mall 360. Kia Al Mutawa will provide a fleet of two vehicles for VIP shuttle. The Vehicles include Telluride, the largest Kia SUV, as well as Carnival, Kuwait’s beloved family van.

Rafael Nadal, known as one of the best tennis players of all time, said: “Kia and I share a special journey. Our partnership was founded through our united vision, which is to inspire individuals to meet their goals and unleash their inner champion. Kia has been supportive of the Rafa Nadal Academy since its inception, and I am honored to see our relationship go from strength to strength.”

Kia partners with Rafa Nadal Academy in Kuwait

Rafael Nadal has been Kia’s global ambassador since he was 19-years old. The Nadal-Kia partnership is set to go beyond the 20-year milestone as the tennis legend was first sponsored by Kia Spain back in 2004.

Boasting several locations around the world, the first academy is found in Mallorca, Nadal’s Spanish hometown. As the world is slowly returning to normal, the academy expects to accommodate a range of players-in-training per year.

YASER SHABSOGH, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, KIA REGIONAL HQs, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA: “At Kia, we have been long-standing fans of Rafa’s career and have supported him throughout his journey. We admire his ability to inspire the young and old to adopt a more mentally and physically active lifestyle. His consistent efforts of creating and introducing people to sportive opportunities where anyone can build on and fine-tune their skills is commendable. We’re proud to extend our global sponsorship with the Rafa Nadal Academy into Kuwait and hope that the academy helps foster tennis talent in the Middle East and Asia.”

The academy in Kuwait boasts 15 indoor and outdoor tennis courts, one outdoor stadium with a seating capacity of 1,500, a fully equipped gym, two squash courts, one padel court, a members’ lounge, a sports café, and a Pro Shop. The academy’s core pillars are built on the fundamental teaching principles that adopt strong educational values and aim to inspire champions to meet their full potential. It is a way to encourage different members of society to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

Mohannad Ahmad Al Mutawa, Chief Operating Officer at Kuwait Distributor, National Agencies Group (KIA Al Mutawa) said: “We are proud to extend Kia’s partnership with Rafael Nadal and the Rafa Nadal Academy. As a shining example of a longstanding partnership, the academy will now have a fleet of Kia vehicles to service VIP customers, supporting the academy’s full calendar of events and tournaments.”

Previous Story

Prestige Masters Series concludes in India

Next Story

Pak reports 1st ‘suspected’ Omicron case

Latest from Arab News

Famine grips Gaza, WHO warns

WHO said Gaza’s population is facing acute food insecurity under the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification…reports Asian Lite News The World Health Organisation (WHO) has issued its starkest warning yet about the

Lifeline from UAE to Gaza

UAE’s Operation Chivalrous Knight 3 sustains Gaza’s collapsing health system with hospitals, treatment, aid, and vaccines, offering vital relief to thousands amid deepening crisis….reports Asian Lite News The United Arab Emirates has

More Nations Support Palestine State

UAE has hailed the intention of countries such as Malta, Canada, Australia, Andorra, Finland, Iceland, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Portugal, and San Marino to recognise Palestine….reports Asian Lite News The UAE has welcomed

Trump envoy in Israel as Gaza starves

Witkoff is expected to visit US-backed food distribution efforts in Gaza run by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). As the humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza worsens, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve

UK PM, Oman’s Sultan agree to deepen ties

Sultan Haitham welcomes UK’s steps towards recognising Palestine, reaffirms Oman’s support for a two-state solution and lasting peace in the Middle East..reports Asian Lite News Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Oman’s Sultan
Go toTop

Don't Miss

Global Covid caseload tops 274 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 274 million, while the

Somalian security arrests 12 al-Shabab terrorists

Somalian security forces have arrested 12 al-Shabab terrorists during an