JEDDAH — Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo Group (YBA Kanoo Group) announced its support to one of the highly anticipated sports leagues in the Kingdom — the Kanoo Premier League —which is organized annually by Jeddah Cricket Association (JCA).

Ahmed Fawzi, Kanoo Regional Director – Western Province, presented the sponsorship check in a ceremony at Kanoo Office in Jeddah to JCA Vice President Hamid Afandi.

“This will be the 25th Silver Jubilee year for YBA Kanoo’s sponsorship of the league which demonstrates the Group’s strong commitment to helping and supporting the community as well as sports’ activities,” Ahmed Fawzi Kanoo said

On behalf of JCA, Afandi thanked YBA Kanoo Group for their continuous support to JCA championships. “We highly appreciate the efforts of Khalid Mohamed Kanoo, YBA Kanoo Group’s Chairman and Ahmed Fawzi Kanoo who are big supporters of the youth, sports and cricket. Their generous contribution to the league helped us continue this annual gathering for years.”

Kanoo Premier League will extend over a period of 3 months and will include 14 teams.

Established in 1890 as a family trading and shipping business in the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Company has evolved into a diversified conglomerate with a physical presence across the Middle East, North Africa, Europe and Asia.

YBA Kanoo is a key contributor to the region’s economic growth and development supported by over 120 years of experience, ethical conduct, best-in-class partnerships, advanced business systems and cutting-edge technologies. It has established itself as a first-choice partner for regional & international businesses and continues to pursue commercial growth and expansion through the constant delivery of business excellence.

YBA Kanoo’s business activities include shipping, travel, machinery, chemicals, logistics, property, energy, technology and retail, to name a few.