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Published in: http://www.dubaicityguide.com/site/news/news-details.asp?newsid=27493
Polo enthusiasts from the UAE and Palestine are joining forces to
make 2010 a brighter year for less privileged communities in the West
Bank and Gaza. On January 15, teams will meet at the Dubai Polo &
Equestrian Club for the inaugural Palestine Cup match, a charitable day
out that will include a number of dynamic polo matches as well as a
festive lunch and fashion showcase by O de Rose.
Proceeds from the Palestine Cup will benefit the Welfare
Association, a registered charity in Palestine established in 1983,
which has earmarked funds for emergency medical supplies and programmes
for disabled children in the West Bank, Gaza, and Lebanon.
“The Palestine Cup offers both companies and individuals an
opportunity to make a tangible resolution in the new year of 2010 – to
support some of the neediest communities in Palestine by taking part in
this charitable initiative,” said Mr. Rashid Al Habtoor, one of the
Cup’s organizers.
Al Habtoor, an international advocate for the UAE’s polo community,
added, “Our aim is to create an annual charitable polo event to attract
much-needed support for medical, educational and rehabilitation efforts
in Palestine that otherwise may be overlooked in the current economy.
We know that just as different communities come together on the polo
pitch, the Palestine Cup can unite a diverse audience to help an
extremely worthy cause.”
The Palestine Cup is expected to attract international-standard polo
players from the UAE, Europe, and around the Middle East region to
showcase their equestrian prowess for the charitable initiative. In
addition to the sporting action and awards ceremony, a festive luncheon
and fashion experience from O de Rose, a boutique which features pieces
from Palestinian and Lebanese designers, will generate further giving
opportunities for participants.
Companies and individuals interested in supporting the inaugural
Palestine Cup can get involved by emailing
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