City of Arabia sponsors prestigious handball tournament

Competing for the coveted cup, were an impressive line up of national clubs from across the UAE. After a hard days competitive activity the prize was finally awarded to Al Ain club.

"Realizing the importance of sport to the health of the nation's youth, City of Arabia decided to sponsor this important event. Encouraging the adolescence of the UAE to participate in such a beneficial activity is fundamental to our community approach to business," said Mustafa Galadari, Vice Chairman and Managing Director. Keeping up the tradition of regular sponsorship opportunities, he added "City of Arabia has always been keen to support events that further the sporting, cultural and social interests of the UAE, and the H.H UAE President Cup fits the bill exactly".

City of Arabia, the sponsor of this year's competition, is the largest private sector project in the Middle East. The 2 billion dollar project, being developed by the Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari Group, will include the largest mall in the region, the Mall of Arabia; the Restless Planet, a dinosaur theme park; the Wadi Walk, a series of apartments, hotels, and cafes alongside a flowing canal and 34 mixed use towers. The project is due for completion in late 2008.

HH UAE President's Cup for handball is firmly established on the Dubai sporting calendar with top level competition attracting visitors from around the region.