Kuwait- 29 January 2015

VIVA, Kuwait's fastest-growing and most developed telecom operator, inaugurated five new classrooms as part of the collaboration agreement the company signed with Kuwait University (KU) for the students of the KU's College of Engineering and Petroleum.

The opening ceremony was attended by VIVA's CEO, Eng. Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Badran, Professor Dr. Hussein Ali Al Khayat, Dean of the Engineering and Petroleum College at Kuwait University, and several university officials, and VIVA's representatives.

During the event, Al-Badran expressed his delight with the collaboration and said: "We add today a new achievement to VIVA's success record, with the opening of the new classrooms as part of our collaboration agreement with Kuwait University, one of the leading institutions that serve a noble cause in Kuwaiti society."

Al-Badran pointed out: "The new classrooms and a supply center were set up to accommodate the growing number of students. The new facilities will be equipped with the most advanced technology to meet the students' needs and create a suitable learning environment that fosters studying in a happy and relaxed atmosphere at the university campus." He reiterated VIVA's continued commitment to support and contribute to the development of the education sector as part of the company's social responsibility strategy. VIVA strives to help Kuwait students improve their level of education, and ensure they receive the best opportunity to acquire the necessary skills and qualifications to start their careers. 

Al-Badran concluded: "I would like to thank and express my deepest gratitude to KU's management represented by Professor Dr. Hussein Ali Al Khayat, Dean of the KU's Engineering and Petroleum College, and all students for their great efforts in developing the education process and providing all the necessary tools to make this project a success, wishing students, faculty members, and workers in the education sector best of luck and success."

VIVA will continue to support and encourage student activities and the education journey as well as to sponsor social initiatives and projects that make a positive impact on various segments and institutions of society.

VIVA will continue to strengthen its position as a leading socially responsible institution committed to supporting various social initiatives, especially educational ones to help improve and advance the educational system in our society.

To learn more about VIVA's Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, please visit the company's CSR focused portal www.viva.com.kw/csr . It offers a description of each CSR initiative that VIVA has supported, or taken on since its inception.

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About VIVA
VIVA is the fastest-growing telecom operator in Kuwait. Launched in December 2008, VIVA makes things Possible for its customers by transforming communication, information and entertainment experiences. The company has rapidly established an unrivalled position in the market through its customer centric approach. VIVA's quest is to be the mobile brand of choice in Kuwait by being transparent, engaging, energetic and fulfilling. VIVA continues to take a considerable share of the market by offering an innovative range of best value products, services and content propositions; a state of the art, nationwide network and world-class service. VIVA offers internet speeds of more than 100 Mbps, due to the implementation of the most advanced fourth generation (4G LTE) network in Kuwait resulting in superior coverage, performance and reliability.

For more information, visit VIVA at one of its 63 branches or on www.viva.com.kw or any of its authorized dealers across Kuwait.

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