King of Malaysia honours Hydra Properties' CEO for his support to global sports

The honour came on the occasion of Hydra's attendance of the FEI World Endurance Championship 2008, being held from the 6-9th November, at the Terengganu International Endurance Park (TIEP), Malaysia.

Dr. Sulaiman Al Fahim, CEO of Hydra Properties, was thrilled to receive such an honour of the highest calibre, and said:

"I am extremely thrilled by this unprecedented honour and recognition. This recognition is a true reward to our continued efforts to support sports in all its forms. We at Hydra have a firm belief that it is important to develop humans before we develop buildings, and with this philosophy we continue in our quest to support all human activities in sports, culture and education."

Commenting on this joyous occasion Dato' Seri Dr. Salleh Mohd. Nor, Chairman of The FEI World Endurance Championship 2008 put Dr. Al Fahim's achievement in perspective by saying: "Dr. Al Fahim has been awarded this gold medal for his distinct persistent efforts in contributing to the world sports arena and his unrivalled activities in supporting equestrian, chess and football activities on both the local and global scale. Dr. Al Fahim has now become a household name for his activities among major athletes, teams, and organisations."

"Dr. Al Fahim is always keen to support all athletic activities that help to build and develop youth and here in Malaysia we share the same vision with him, for our children and youth are the true wealth and future of our country. They are the building blocks of the future civilization. Our mission is to get them involved as much as possible into sports activities, through which they will be able to enjoy a healthy body and a sound mind," said Dr. Salleh Mohd. Nor, commenting on Dr. Fahim's sports vision.

It is worth noting that, Hydra Properties was the sole sponsor of the UAE national team that participated in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Supporting the youth and sport is an integral part of the Hydra Properties' Corporate Social Responsibility. Hydra Properties is the leading sponsor of various horse racing events both in the UAE and Europe and North America and Asia. Hydra Properties supports the heritage sport of UAE, endurance racing, through various sponsorship programs.

Dr. Al Fahim has been the driving force behind the astonishing rise to the top by the Hydra Properties in a short span of time. Dr. Al Fahim's philosophy of sustainable development and concern for eco-friendly practices have helped Hydra Properties to carve out a niche in the global realtyscape.

Hydra Properties has blazed a new trail by raising landmark projects across the continents, stretching from Hydra Waves in Mexico to Aqeeq Al Marina in Kuwait. Hydra Properties' major ventures in the UAE include Hydra Village Abu Dhabi, Hydra Village Sharjah, Hydra Avenue Towers, Hydra 55, Marina Spirit, Abu Dhabi Golf Walk, Hydra Corporate Towers, Hydra Heights, Hydra Downtown Towers Dubai, Hydra Towers Business Bay Dubai and Hydra Twin Towers, Jumeirah Village, Dubai.