Aramco reaffirms its commitment to China’s basketball development at 2025 CBA All-Star Weekend

The 2025 CBA All-Star Weekend successfully concluded yesterday, featuring a series of thrilling competitions that captivated thousands of basketball fans.

Managing Director (China) of Aramco Asia Nader Al-Arfaj participated at the All-Star Weekend on behalf of the company, and met with Guo Zhenming, chairman of the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), secretary of the Joint Party Committee of the Basketball Center of the General Administration of Sport of China and the Chinese Basketball Association, at the VIP Reception, during which they reaffirmed their commitment to the development of communities through basketball in China.

“We believe that our partnership with premier sporting events like the CBA can create a lasting and positive impact on the sports community in China. This partnership not only enriches lives but also inspires the dreams of the younger generation,” said Al-Arfaj. 

“Over the years, we have reached significant milestones in our collaboration with the CBA, including the ‘Shoot for the Future’ basketball court revamp project, which integrates our advanced material innovations into public basketball courts. With the strong support of the CBA and our local partners, we look forward to further empowering basketball and fostering community growth across China,” Al-Arfaj added.

Al-Arfaj interacted with the fans through a raffle during the 4^th quarter of the game. The winner received a pair of tickets to the Shanghai F1 Grand Prix at the end of March.

The materials on display in Aramco booth were used for floor panels at three basketball courts in Beijing’s iconic Dongdan sport center last November. Aramco plans to further expand this initiative nationwide this year in collaboration with CBA and other partners.

Aramco’s partnership with CBA began in 2022 and was renewed two years later, marking a strategic alliance that combines the CBA’s extensive influence in Chinese sports with Aramco’s commitment to innovation and community engagement. 

The North Team defeated the South Team 159-136 in the 2025 CBA All-Star Game. Beijing Royal Fighters’ Zou Yuchen, who scored a team-high 23 points, was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP).