2010 Dubai World Cup sponsors announced

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The Dubai Racing Club is delighted to announce its valued sponsors for the US$26.25 million 2010 Dubai World Cup race day, which gets underway on Saturday March 27th.
 
Some of the most established businesses in the region have generously lent their support to this year’s Dubai World Cup race meeting – the richest and most international day in racing.
 
Meydan Chairman of the Board and CEO Mr. Saeed Humaid Al Tayer said: “Emirates Airline, Dubai Duty Free and Gulf News have been sponsors since the inception of the Dubai World Cup fifteen years ago, and we are delighted that they are continuing their partnership.”
 
Meydan Board Member Mr. Malih Lahej Al Basti speaks of the long-standing support from Emaar, Etisalat and The Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group: “We joined forces with Emaar in 1999 to support the only Purebred Arabian race on the card, the Group 1 Dubai Kahayla Classic. We are also are thrilled that Etisalat and The Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group return once again for the Godolphin Mile and UAE Derby respectively, embarking on their fifth and sixth Dubai World Cup with us.”
 
Ahmed Khoory, SVP – Commercial Operations – GCC, Middle East & Iran said “Emirates is honoured to once again be the title sponsor of the Dubai World Cup, a race that always attracts the finest horses from across the globe. Since the first running of the race back in 1996, Emirates has supported the event as it has grown to become a highlight on the world racing calendar, so it will be a proud moment to witness the start of an incredibly exciting new era for the race at Meydan.”
 
Commenting on its sponsorship, Dubai Duty Free’s Managing Director, Colm McLoughlin, said, “Horseracing has become an increasingly important element of our sport sponsorship portfolio and we are proud to be part of the Dubai World Cup‘s impressive 15-year history. The opening of the iconic Meydan Grandstand and Racecourse is indeed a great achievement and we are looking forward to a great day of racing on the 27th of March where Dubai Duty Free, the world's number one airport retailer, is sponsoring the US$5 million Group 1 Dubai Duty Free race.”
Speaking of their partnership, which began when the Group 1 Dubai Golden Shaheen was known as the Nad Al Sheba Sprint, Gulf News’ Executive Director of Marketing & Sales Mr. Duleep George added: “We have been associated with the Dubai World Cup since its inception in 1996 and are proud to be part of the 15th running of this event that also marks the inauguration of the spectacular Meydan Grandstand and Racecourse. We also look forward to our own race, the US$2 Million dollar Dubai Golden Shaheen, which once again, promises to be very exciting.”
 
Mr. Ahmad Al Matrooshi, Managing Director – UAE, Emaar Properties, said: “The Dubai World Cup is a proud tradition at Emaar as we continue our sponsorship of the US$250,000 Dubai Kahayla Classic for Purebred Arabian Horses. Emaar’s partnership with Dubai World Cup highlights our commitment to events that bring together UAE residents while also celebrating the region’s rich heritage. The Dubai World Cup will further strengthen the tourism sector of the Emirate, energised by Emaar’s Inauguration of Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, the opening of the Dubai Mall and the launch of The Dubai Fountain.”
 
Mr. Khalifa Al Shamsi, Sr. Vice President, Marketing at Etisalat said: ”As a global telecom operator, Etisalat believes that its technological success has to be shared with the community. Etisalat has a strong commitment and reputation in encouraging sporting events in the UAE by way of sponsorships and horse racing is an important heritage sport of the nation. Etisalat is proud to support and strengthen this tradition on a globally renowned platform such as the 15th Dubai World Cup. It is also an effective medium through which Etisalat can connect with its loyal customers, sharing and supporting their interests and passions.”
 
Mr. Abdullah Saeed Al Naboodah, Director of the Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group said: “The Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group has now been sponsoring the Dubai World Cup for 6 years. It is fantastic to be involved again in one of the top UAE sporting events, especially given we are a UAE based company and very proud of our heritage. Although the event has been wonderful every year, I am sure this year will be even better than ever. Obviously, the new Grandstand will bring a different and special dimension to the day and we are very much looking forward to it.”
 
Mr. Frank Gabriel Jr., CEO of the Dubai Racing Club said: “This year we welcome not only our long-term partners but also new sponsors in the China Guangsha group as the sponsor of the Dubai Sheema Classic, and Emirates NBD as the sponsor of the newly added Al Quoz Sprint. It is not only important that we recognize the value of the long term support we have gotten over the years but also recognize the importance of new sponsors who not only champion the sport of horse racing but also see the validity of being associated with such a premier sporting event. The Dubai World Cup is unlike any other and we are proud to have some of the best names in sport and sponsorship.”
 
Mr. Zhongfu Lou, Chairman of China Guangsha Group added: “China Guangsha is a diversified large modern corporation with an annual turnover of over US$8 billion and staff strength of over 80,000 spread across the world. It ranks in the top 5 of private construction companies in China. We count Construction, Real Estate and Energy Sources as our core businesses, and our interests have now diversified into Finance, Tourism, Hotels, Education, Hydropower, Medical Care, Media etc.”
 
Mr. Sulaiman Al Mazroui, General Manager, Group Corporate Communications of Emirates NBD said: “The Dubai World Cup has become one of the most prestigious events in the global sporting calendar and we are glad to support this event which is promoting the UAE as a world class destination for one of the most ancient sports, horse racing.”
 
Mr. Al Tayer concluded: “Without their support, the Dubai World Cup would not be possible and we wish all our partners a hugely enjoyable and successful race day as we launch Meydan to the world.”
 

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