KUWAIT: Kuwait is preparing to host the French Super Cup at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium on Thursday, with authorities and sponsors rolling out a series of measures to ensure smooth traffic, fan engagement and entertainment. The Interior Ministry announced Tuesday that designated outdoor parking areas will be available for spectators, including lots numbered 1 to 10 at the stadium, in addition to spaces at the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) near gates 5 to 8, and at the College of Business Studies. The ministry urged fans to follow traffic guidance and cooperate with security personnel to ensure safety and efficient movement. “All concerned sectors are ready to implement the approved security and traffic arrangements,” the ministry said.
Kuwait Airways, the event’s national sponsor, highlighted its role in promoting sports tourism. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Chairman Abdulmohsen Al-Fagaan said the company will offer fan prizes, including Platinum and Gold club passes, economy-class tickets to destinations such as Guangzhou and Paris, and business-class tickets to regional hubs. Additional Boeing 777 flights to and from France will accommodate visiting French fans.
Sheikh Ahmed Al-Yousef Al-Sabah, chairman of the Kuwait Football Association, said the event will feature a 12-minute musical performance by singers Cheb Khaled and Bader Al-Shuaibi, organized by the Ministry of Information and Visit Kuwait. Gates at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium will open at 5 pm. He noted that over 90 percent of tickets have already been sold, with the remainder available online.
Corporate partners are also contributing to the fan experience. Zain Kuwait is setting up a “fan zone” near gates 6 and 7 with interactive games and football contests, and will host pre-event activities at Souq Al-Mubarakiya. Kuwait Flour Mills & Bakeries aims to leverage its participation to support the local economy and tourism, citing prior involvement in regional sporting events. The Super Cup will see Paris Saint-Germain face Marseille, marking a high-profile sporting occasion in Kuwait’s growing calendar of international events. — KUNA
