In a move that reflects the importance of sports in building relationships and enhancing communication between private sector institutions, the sports season for family businesses in the Eastern Province witnessed wide participation from family businesses in an initiative that combined sports competition, teamwork, and the promotion of a culture of healthy living.
This season was launched under the generous patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Emir of the Eastern Province, may God protect him, with the participation of more than 500 male and female employees from various family establishments in the region.
The role of Salem Balhamer Holding Group was prominent among the establishments participating in this season, which sought to enhance partnership and cohesion between family businesses and opened the way for its employees to communicate in an environment that combines physical activity and positive competition. This presence also reflected the importance of initiatives that go beyond the scope of daily work to contribute to building more cohesive professional and social relationships.
The Family League began with 8 teams in the first season, followed by 12 teams in the second season, before expanding to 16 participating teams in the third season, in a journey that reflects the development of the initiative and the expansion of the scope of participation in it.
This experiment began at the initiative of Mr. Ahmed Salem Balhamer and turned into a sports season that brings together a number of family establishments in the Eastern Province and gives their employees the opportunity to participate and interact through various sports competitions.
From 8 teams in the first season to 16 teams in the third season.. Family League development process
The development of the Family League reflects the growth from eight teams at its beginning to 12 teams in the second season and currently 16 teams in the third season, which shows the interest in sports as a means of strengthening relations between families. establishments. Through this experience, sports competitions have become a space that brings employees together around common goals and allows them to become acquainted to know and interact outside the framework of their usual professional responsibilities.
This journey began with the initiative of Mr. Ahmed Salem Balhamer, who launched the Family League, and the idea developed over time and attracted broader participation from family businesses in the Eastern Province. This expansion reflects the importance of initiatives that start from a simple idea and then grow into a platform for communication and cooperation between multiple institutions.
A sports season offers more than just opportunities for teams to participate; it also promotes sportsmanship, strengthens teamwork, and reinforces the values of respect and positive competition.
Competitions also give participants an opportunity to exchange experiences and build new relationships and help enhance the sense of belonging to a broader community that brings together family businesses.
Salem Balhamer Holding Group participated this season among an elite group of family businesses in the Eastern Province, strengthening its presence in initiatives that combine institutional communication and community activism.
This interaction comes within the context of the importance of building a work environment that encourages participation and cooperation and supports initiatives that enable employees to develop their social relationships alongside their professional roles.
The league’s development also reflects the sport’s ability to bring together different institutions around a common goal, enhancing opportunities for continued cooperation and communication between them.
Football, padel, and bowling… Competitions that combine skill and teamwork
The sports season for family establishments in the Eastern Province included a group of tournaments that allow participants to have various sports experiences that combine challenge, fitness, focus, and team spirit.
Competitions include the football league, the padel league, and the bowling league, which open the way for various sports interests and enhance participation among facility employees.
Teams participating in football, padel, and bowling
The football league, whose idea was launched by Salem Balhamer Holding Group, came to represent a space for group competition, as matches require coordination between players and working in a team spirit to achieve common goals.
The tournament also allows participants to showcase their sports skills and enhance the values of commitment and mutual respect between teams. Sixteen teams participated in the third edition of the Football League: Al-Jaber, Al-Majdouie, Al-Gosaibi, Mufreh Al-Harbi, Al-Raqeeb, Al-Yamamah Group, Al-Ansari, Al-Kifah, Salem Balhamer, Al-Zamil, Al-Turki, Al-Quraishi, Al-Tamimi, Abdullah Fouad, Al-Muhaidib, and Al-Qaryan.
As for the women’s and men’s padel league, the idea of which was launched by Al-Muhaidib Group, it combines speed, fitness, and focus and gives participants the opportunity to compete in an atmosphere characterized by vitality and sportsmanship.
The women’s and men’s padel league competitions concluded within the season, with the participation of 12 men’s teams, namely Al-Yamamah University, Salem Bel Hamar, Al-Kifah, Al-Ansari, Al-Raqeeb, Mufreh Al-Harbi, Al-Gosaibi, Al-Jaber, Al-Majdouie, Al-Quraishi, Abdullah Fouad, Al-Muhaidib, and 5 participants in the women’s padel, namely Al-Ansari, Al-Raqeeb, Al-Majdouie, Abdullah Fouad, and Al-Muhaidib, over the course of three days, in competitions characterized by interaction and competition between the participating teams.
The padel championship was held under the umbrella of the Ministry of Sports , in cooperation with the National Center for Family Establishments. The championship witnessed the participation of a number of family establishments and other entities, including Salem BBalhamer Holding Group, Al Jabr Holding Group, Al Kifah Holding Group, Al Ansari Group, Al Muhaidib Group, and Mufreh Group, as well as Al Yamamah University – Al Khobar Branch, Mayar Food Company, and other participating entities.
The season also features the Women’s and Men’s Bowling League, which Al-Gosaibi Group launched to highlight skill, shooting accuracy, and concentration while adding a new dimension to sporting competitions.
The women’s and men’s bowling league concluded with 9 men’s teams: Salem Balhamer, Al Yamamah, Al Raqeeb, Mufreh Al Gosaibi Group, Al Jabr, Al Majdouie, and Al Ansari, and 4 women’s teams: Al Yamamah, Al Raqeeb, Al Majdouie, and Al Ansari.
The diversity of games has contributed to expanding opportunities for participation and providing experiences that suit different abilities and interests.
More than 500 male and female employees in an experience that promotes communication and healthy living
The sports season witnessed the participation and organization of more than 500 male and female employees from various family establishments in the Eastern Province, reflecting the breadth of the initiative and the importance of sports in enhancing communication between employees of institutions.
This participation provides an opportunity for employees to interact in an environment different from the daily work environment, as sports competitions allow building new relationships, exchanging experiences, and enhancing the values of cooperation and belonging. Group activities also contribute to encouraging exercise and highlighting its role in supporting a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
The season’s goals went beyond competing for titles, as it seeks to spread the culture of practicing sports among members of family businesses and enhance the cohesion between them through activities that bring participants together around common interests. These goals are especially important in work environments where human relationships and collaboration are key elements in building a positive corporate culture.
The participation of the Salem Balhamer Holding Group this season also reflected its interest in initiatives that enhance communication between family businesses and support employee participation in sports and social activities.
This participation also gives the group an opportunity to interact with various institutions within a framework based on mutual respect and positive competition.
This initiative is consistent with the group’s diverse business and presence in multiple sectors, as it includes a group of companies operating in the fields of trade, industry, contracting, real estate, training, healthcare, and services.
This diversity contributes to highlighting the importance of relationships and partnerships that bring together institutions in the region and the role of joint initiatives in enhancing communication between them.
Salem Balhamer Holding Group… Participation supports partnership and social responsibility
The sports season for family businesses in the Eastern Province represents a space for cooperation between several institutions that share an interest in strengthening professional and social ties, spreading the culture of sports, and encouraging employees to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
This season, a group of prominent family establishments participated, including Al-Jaber Holding, Al-Kifah Holding, Al-Ansari Group, Ali Zaid Al-Quraishi & Brothers, Abdullah Fouad Group, Al-Otaishan Group, Al-Tamimi Group, Al-Zamil Holding Group, Al-Muhaidib Group, Al-Qaryan Group, Salem Balhamer Holding Group, Al-Turki Holding, Mufreh Group, Al-Yamamah Company, Al-Majdouie Holding, Ahmed Hamad Al-Gosaibi & Brothers, and Al-Yamamah University – Al-Khobar Branch.
As the season progresses, sports continue to strengthen communication and build closer relationships while promoting a healthy lifestyle within work environments. The value of these initiatives remains in their impact, which extends beyond the competitions, through the relationships that develop between participants and the shared experiences that bring them together.
Salem Balhamer Holding Group wishes success to all participating teams and that the season achieve its sporting and societal goals and continue to strengthen partnership and cohesion between family establishments in the Eastern Province.
Learn more about Salem Balhamer Holding Group, its business areas, and its initiatives through its official website: salembalhamer.com.
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