(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM)) DP World has signed a five-year strategic sponsorship agreement with Meydan Group that sees DP World becoming a Meydan "Pillar Partner" and Race Sponsor of the Group 1 race, Dubai Turf, in the Dubai World Cup.
In addition to permanent branding at Meydan for the duration of the agreement, the deal will see DP World sponsoring the Dubai World Cup Carnival card today, January 15th, and a Racing at Meydan meeting held before the Carnival each year. The card today features the high-class UAE 1000 and 2000 Guineas Trials as well as the Listed Dubawi Stakes.
The Dubai Turf, one of the world's premier Group 1 grass races, formerly known as the Dubai Duty Free, is run over 1800m. The honour roll of previous winners includes the two Mike de Kock-trained runners, Ipi Tombe (2003) and Right Approach (2004), Japanese galloper, Admire Moon (2007), local hero, Al Shemali (2010) international globetrotting star, Presvis (2011) and runaway winner, Just A Way (2014).
"We are proud supporters of Dubai as a premier destination for prestigious sporting events and have supported the European Tour's 'Race to Dubai' golf championship for many years. We are delighted to join the impressive list of Pillar Partners for the 20th running of the world renowned Dubai World Cup. As an international company with operations across six continents, we are looking forward to connecting with the world through this important race, promoting Dubai as a centre of excellence for sport, tourism and trade," said Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, Chairman of DP World.
Meydan Group Chairman, Saeed H. Al Tayer, said, "DP World's commitment to racing is a significant development for Meydan Group. As a renowned global company with a considerable interest in Dubai, their partnership represents the continued evolution of first-class horse racing in Dubai and the wider promotion of racing in Dubai and the UAE around the world.
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