The UAE final will be held at Marbella Resort, Sharjah on 31st of October 2008. Qualifying events are open to amateur participants who never earned an ATP or WTA point. Only UAE Nationals residents with valid UAE visa are allowed to enter this championship. All matches will be held under the supervision of the UAE Tennis Federation (Tennis Emirates) as per their rules and regulations.
Shehadeh Ahmed, Marketing and Business Development Manager, said:
"KIA is proud to sponsor KAAO and provide amateur athletes with a once-in-a lifetime opportunity to compete on a world stage at one of the world's premier tennis venues,it is an exhilarating experience for the players and fans."
Qualifying events will be held in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah/Ajman and Fujairah. Under each category four players from Dubai, two from Sharjah/Ajman and one each from Abu Dhabi and Fujairah will qualify to the quarterfinals. Entry forms of the event can be obtained from all Al Majid Motors Co. showrooms, Sun and Sand Sports outlets and Marbella resort. closing date for the entries is 14th of October 2008.
In addition to the KAAO, Kia Motors is the major sponsor of the Australian Open Tennis- one of four Grand Slam Tournaments- and is also an official world-wide sponsor of the Davis Cup, the largest annual team competition in the sport. Kia is also an official automotive partner of FIFA the governing body of FIFA world cup.
KAAO is conducted by KIA Motors in line with KIA's major sponsorship of Australian Open Tennis and organized by Al Majid Motors Co. in association with Tennis Emirates, Marbella Resort Sharjah and Balhalf sports services.
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