Kuwait Projects Company (Kipco) has been recognised by the National Union for Kuwaiti Students – US Branch for its platinum sponsorship of the 31st Conference of NUKS-USA.

The conference was recently held in San Francisco, California, under the sponsorship of the Prime Minister, Sheikh Jaber Al Mubarak Al Hamad Al Sabah, said a statement.

Faisal Al Ayyar, Kipco’s vice chairman, received the student representatives and praised their efforts to support and assist the Kuwaiti student community in the US.

Eman Al Awadhi, group communications director, said: “As part of its responsibility towards society, Kipco always seeks opportunities to develop and encourage young Kuwaitis to play a leading role in their country’s development. Our support for the annual NUKS-USA conference is a testament to our belief in the ability of young people to shape Kuwait’s tomorrow.

“The event offers Kipco and its Group companies a means to interact with these young men and women and to better understand their views on the direction they wish to take in shaping the bright future of their country.”

The student representatives expressed their appreciation for Kipco’s support of this annual event, which was attended by more than 3,500 Kuwaitis studying in the United States. - TradeArabia News Service