Bupa Arabia Concludes the First Stop of ‘Bupa Padel 2026’ in Jeddah
Bupa Arabia concluded the Jeddah tournament of ‘Bupa Padel 2026’, the first stop of the tournament’s third edition. Held over three days at Padel District with the support of the Saudi Padel Federation, the event featured 32 two-player teams competing in the men’s category, with more than 500 participants and guests attending the three-day event.
Crowning the Winners
The three winning teams were presented with tournament trophies and medals, alongside shopping vouchers in recognition of their performances throughout the competition. Basamh Group secured first place and received a shopping voucher worth SAR 30,000. My Clinic finished second and was awarded a SAR 20,000 voucher, while Dallah Albaraka placed third and received a SAR 10,000 voucher.
Broad Participation
The men’s competition featured 32 two-player teams representing companies including Saudi National Bank (SNB), Savola Group, Johnson & Johnson, Procter & Gamble, DP World, Jamjoom Pharma, flyadeal, Saudia Cargo, Luberef and National Bank of Kuwait, reflecting the participation of companies from across the business community.
Beyond the Court
The third edition was held under the theme ‘Beyond the Court’, reflecting Bupa Arabia’s continued development of the tournament into an experience that combines sport, client engagement and hospitality. This year’s format placed greater emphasis on the overall participant experience, bringing together clients, business leaders and decision-makers in an informal setting that encouraged interaction and relationship-building outside the traditional workplace.
Since its launch in 2024, Bupa Padel has grown from a tournament for employees of Bupa Arabia’s business clients into a broader sporting and social event that engages the wider business community.
The Jeddah programme also featured an exhibition match with international padel players Frederik Ask, Federico Dip Nazar, Ari Carrasco and Carlos Rodríguez Vidal, bringing international talent together with the local padel community.
Health and Wellness
“Bupa Padel reflects our commitment to promoting health and wellbeing through experiences that extend beyond traditional services,” said Eng. Ali Sheneamer, Chief Business Development Officer at Bupa Arabia.
“Our relationships with clients and partners go beyond the workplace. Through ‘Beyond the Court’, we are bringing people together through sport, meaningful connections and healthy living. We will continue to develop experiences that respond to our clients’ expectations and reinforce our commitment to health and wellbeing.”
Organization and Sponsorship
The tournament was managed by padel specialists, including Hussain Alamoudi, tournament referee, who received his accreditation after completing the first official refereeing course organised by the Saudi Padel Federation.
Mussaid Alhakami served as tournament director. A referee accredited by the Saudi Padel Federation, he has experience officiating and managing a range of local and international tournaments.
Bupa CareConnect, Bupa Arabia’s healthcare arm, supported the tournament as its official health partner. Other partners and sponsors included ASICS, Slope Roastery, Active Division, 1Pass, Harvest, Goody, Breth and Extreem Nutrition, contributing to the overall experience for participants and guests.
Tournament Stops
Following the conclusion of the Jeddah stop, ‘Bupa Padel 2026’ will continue in Al Khobar from September 10 to 12, before moving to Riyadh from October 1 to 3, and concluding with the ‘Bupa Padel Super Cup’, the season finale bringing together the qualifying teams to compete for the title.
These initiatives support the objectives of Vision 2030 by promoting physical activity, improving quality of life, and encouraging healthy, active lifestyles. By providing clients with opportunities to take part in sport, the tournament helps strengthen the focus on health and wellbeing within the business community.
