Bahrain Airport Services (BAS), the leading aviation service provider in Bahrain, has announced its sponsorship of HM the King’s Cup and the Nasser bin Hamad Premier League (2025–2026), two competitions that enjoy widespread fan following and showcase high-calibre football.
On the occasion, H.E. Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Bahrain Football Association (BFA), expressed his gratitude to Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) for its sponsorship, noting that such support is essential to the successful organisation of both competitions. He highlighted that this initiative reflects BAS’s commitment to fostering community engagement and strengthening collaboration with the BFA. H.E. further pointed out that BAS has a long-standing record of supporting various sectors in the Kingdom, including sports, leveraging its resources to enhance the quality of competitions and advance the developmental vision for Bahraini football.
He also added that the sponsorship demonstrates BAS’s positive engagement with the BFA, contributing to the development of the national sports ecosystem, with particular emphasis on youth and football initiatives.
Mr. Nabeel Khalid Kanoo, Chairman of the Board of Directors at BAS, expressed the company’s pride in supporting HM the King’s Cup and the Nasser bin Hamad Premier League, noting that this sponsorship enhances their prominence within Bahrain’s sporting landscape. He underscored that BAS has consistently supported athletes and sporting events across the Kingdom, viewing such engagements as both a national duty and a key aspect of its corporate social responsibility. He also stressed that sponsoring football competitions that garner widespread public interest embodies how BAS actively participates in the nation’s development journey.
Mr. Kanoo also extended his appreciation to H.E. Shaikh Ali bin Khalifa bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, Chairman of the BFA, for his tireless efforts in promoting local competitions, wishing the Association continued success in its organisational endeavours.
