YousefAlQanai
Writer in Self-Development, Sociology, and Philosophy. Specialist in Project Management in the Health and Sports industry, and creating Corporate Social Responsibility Projects.
Founder of Forward Group, Forward Sports, Forward Solutions, and Think Forward Network for Self Development and Writing.
Athletically; completed four 240 KM Ultra Marathons including the 240 km Marathon Des Sables in the Moroccan Sahara desert.
What Others Say…..
"I want to personally thank the Forward team for the wonderful job you have done with the NBK Walkathon for 4 years. I’m very pleased with the results and the outcome of the event overall. The extra time and effort you put in were certainly worthwhile, and you always win to gain our trust and excitement for any further event together by your determination and dedication to work”.
“Forward is more than a sports management company. It is a channel that promotes social thinking and unique life experiences."
"Your cooperation and coordination with Kuwait Oil Company and Schlumberger, from the planning stage to execution is admirable. You are truly experience creators."
"Yousef showed me a slightly different way. I was and remain impressed and humbled – from the way his company works (with respect and integrity) to himself personally"
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Career Highlights
Other than Writing, I play in the business field as well…
Founder
- Founder / CEO of Forward Sports Events Management Company. (Since 2009 – Ongoing)
- Founder / CEO of Forward Solutions for Project Management. (Since 2016 – Ongoing)
- Founder / CEO of Think Forward Network for Self Development and Writing. (Since 2017 – Ongoing).
Some of my Mentorship and Self Development Programs
- Delivered Coaching and Personal Development 25 hours program for MERCK employees. Kuwait. 2014
- Applied Practical Coaching with participants of season 2 RunKuwait 240 KM from North to South. — Duration: 6 Months. 2013
- Applied Practical Coaching with participants of season 3 RunKuwait 240 KM from North to South. — Duration: 6 Months. 2014
- Applied Practical Coaching with participants of season 4 RunKuwait 240 KM from North to South. — Duration: 6 Months. 2015
- Applied Practical Coaching with participants of season 5 RunKuwait 240 KM from North to South. — Duration: 6 Months. 2017
Events Management:
“More than 100 Events and 100,000 people”
NATIONAL BANK OF KUWAIT (NBK)
NBK Walkathon Involvement.’Biggest Sport Event in Kuwait; 12,000+’
- Management and Consultancy for NBK Walkathon 2013
- Management and Consultancy for NBK Walkathon 2014
- Management and Consultancy for NBK Walkathon 2015
- Management and Consultancy for NBK Walkathon 2016
RUN KUWAIT CHARITY RUN – FAWZIA ALSULTAN HEALTH CARE NETWORK (FSHN).
- Managed RunKuwait race 5th edition – 2015
- Managed RunKuwait race 6th edition -2016
- Managed RunKuwait race 7th edition – 2017
RUNNING EVENTS
- Created concept and managed 5 seasons of RunKuwait 240 KM Ultra across Kuwait from the northern to the southern borders of Kuwait (RunKuwait.com). 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016.
- Managed first desert running event in Kuwait. ‘Kuwait Marathon’ Consisted of 3KM, 10KM, 21KM and 42KM race distances. 2011.
- Managed more than 10 different running events in different areas in Kuwait — Let’s Go Forward campaign; Mishref Run, Salmiya Run, North Desert Run. And various other events for clients like Nike, Ecco, Decathlon—More details available in Forward Sports Corporate profile available upon request in Reach Us page.
TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE EVENTS I CREATED & MANAGED
To know more about Yousef’s events management experience and achievements, view Forward Sports Corporate Profile (Here)
International Appearances
CNN
- CNN: Interview and coverage by CNN: Watch here
NORWAY TV
- Norway TV: Interview and Coverage by Norway TV: Watch here
International Brands Association
NIKE
- Sponsored by Nike Stores Kuwait. 2011 – 2014.
LUMINOX
Sponsored by and Presented the LUMINOX Watches Brand in Kuwait. 2011 – 2015
HYUNDAI MOTORS
- Created concept and Managed Hyundai Scrap Art CSR competition
- Created concept and Managed Hyundai CSR campaign for health awareness in universities
- Created concept and Managed Hyundai CSR Kids Camp
Athletic Achievements: Ultra Runs
- Completed the toughest footrace on earth, the 250 KM Marathon Des Sables (MdS) in the Moroccan desert. 2011
- Youngest Arab to ever participate in MdS. 2011.
- Completed Season 1 RunKuwait 240 KM Ultra from the north to south of Kuwait. 2012
- Completed Season 2 RunKuwait 240 KM Ultra from the north to south of Kuwait. 2013
- Completed Season 3 RunKuwait 240 KM Ultra from the north to south of Kuwait. 2014
Charity Projects
- Founded Forward Initiative and organized a charity trip to Zimbabwe. The trip was completely funded by Forward Sports’ events supporting 74 children in need in ‘Mother of Peace orphanage’. Summer 2016
Qualifications & Education
ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS
- Earned Bachelors Degree in Business Management – University of Tasmania via ACK Kuwait. 2011
- Earned Diploma in Business Management – TAFE Tasmania via ACK Kuwait. 2008
- Earned Certificate in ‘Marketing During the Economic Crises’ delivered by Philipp Kottler. 2008.
FITNESS QUALIFICATIONS
- Earned Certified Fitness Trainer Certification from The International Sports and Sciences Association (ISSA). 2010 – Via Distance Learning.
- Earned Sport Specific Certification from DWFitness. 2011 – Via Distance Learning
Public Speaking
Some of my speaking engagements…
- Delivered speech for Ministry of Health in Kuwait about Athletic Mentalities and the management of nutrition during ultra runs.
- Delivered speech for Kuwait University about fitness training. 2013.
- Delivered speech as Guest of Honour for ‘Aim High Toastmasters Club, Kuwait’ about mental challenges. 2016
Books I’m Writing
- Pursuit — Speaking about the mental challenges of completing the four ultra runs and the changes occurring to our will power in the process of higher achievements. — Scheduled publish date: 4th quarter of 2022
- Four ‘4’ — Speaking about cultural challenges and limitations of the society in Kuwait — Scheduled publish date: 2nd quarter of 2023
My Instagram
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