Under The Patronage of HH Sheikh Falah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Leads Ghantoot A against Ghantoot B as he makes his charity polo debut to raise awareness about children with special needs under the banner of Year of Zayed 2018

HH Sheikh Tahnoon Bin Khalifa Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan will be the main attraction as he makes his first appearance in a charity match in the 9th edition of Al Amal Polo Day at Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club on Friday.

The event is an inspiring initiative to raise awareness and build support for children with special needs.

Al Amal Polo day is held under the banner of Year of Zayed, a milestone year which marks a century since the birth of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the Founding Father of the UAE, who passed away in 2004.

This year’s edition of Al Amal Polo Day will feature some of the UAE’s best polo players and two highly regarded guest players, Grand Slam and Masters heroes Martin Donovan and Bautista Beguerie from Argentina.

The event will also be held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Falah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club, who is one of the major supporters of polo in the UAE.

Among the leading UAE polo stars are Fares Al Yabhouni, Ali Al Marri, who will play alongside Sheikh Tahnoon and Donovan in Ghantoot A, while Ahmed Bin Desmal, Youssef Bin Desmal and Nasser Al Shamsi are joined by Beguerie in Ghantoot B.

The players have reinforced their commitment to support worthy causes like children with special needs and hope that Al Amal Polo Day will help raise public awareness while lending encouragement to youngsters with disabilities.

“We are delighted to have HH Sheikh Tahnoon join us on this special occasion and participate in the exhibition polo match,” said Mr Ahmed Al Nuaimi, Managing Director, Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club.

“Events like Al Amal Polo Day, which are now well established on the UAE polo calendar, gives us the opportunity to show that we at Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club, care about our community and help children and their families in need, ” said Mr Ahmed Al Nuaimi, Managing Director, Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club.

“We believe that it’s important to develop a relationship between our sponsors, players, polo clubs and the community to support charities and hope that by that we can influence others to do the same.

“We are proud to have our sponsors, Abu Dhabi Sports Council and Premier Motors, Maserati continue to show their support for causes that our close to our hearts, and we would also like to thank Holiday Group – Golden Tulip Al Jazira, Sobha Realty, Ahmed Al Maghribi and Noor Al Wasl Clinic for their valuable partnership.”

“I have long believed that sport is a wonderful and easy way to spread the message of charities like Al Amal Polo Day as it has the power to cut cross boundaries.”

Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club have made special arrangements to ensure that the event is a great success and that the fans and families have a great day out with exciting activities like pony riding, live horse shows, magicians and face painting zones for kids.

Set in 300 hectares of pristine grassland, Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club offers an oasis of tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of desert life. Conveniently located 40 minutes from Abu Dhabi and 15 minutes from Dubai Marina.

AT A GLANCE

What: Al Amal Polo Day
When: February 16, 2:00pm
Entrance: Open free to the Public
Contact number/s: +971 (50) 2333915
Email: marketing@grpc.ae
For more information: www.grpc.ae
PARTICIPATING TEAMS
Ghantoot A

Sheikh Thanoon Bin Khalifa Bin Mohammed Al Nahyan
Fares Al Yabhouni
Ali Al Marri
Martin Donovan
Ghantoot B

Ahmed Bin Desmal
Youssef Bin Desmal
Nasser Al Shamsi
Bautista Beguerie
UMPIRE:Manuel Toccalino

OFFICIAL SPONSORS

Governing Partner: Abu Dhabi Sports Council
Official Car: Maserati Premier Motors
Official Hotel Sponsor: Holiday Group – Golden Tulip Al Jazeera
Official Sponsor: Sobha Realty
Official Perfume: Ahmed Al Maghribi
Official Medical Partner: Noor Al Wasl Clinic
PROGRAM

2:00pm: Gates Open
3:00pm: Entertainment begins
4:00pm: VIP & Media Hospitality opens
4:50pm: UAE National Anthem
5:00pm: Team Presentation & Kick-Off
6:00pm: Award Ceremony & Lucky Draw
COMPETITIONS

Best Dressed competition
Lucky Draw for all visitors
10 Gift Vouchers worth Dh 600, courtesy Beverly Hills Clinic
Best Dressed Couples (2 prizes) – sponsored by Maserati
Best Dressed individuals 2 Weekend Stays – sponsored by Holiday Group – Golden Tulip Al Jazeera
Best Dressed & Best Hat – Perfumes courtesy Ahmed Al Maghribi

FORTHCOMING EVENTS AT GHANTOOT

November 23: UAE National Day Polo Exhibition
December 8-21: Emirates Open Polo Championship
January 25: Red Crescent Charitable Polo Match
March 13-25: HH President of UAE Polo Cup
April 6: British Polo Day

DIRRECTION AND DETAILS

Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club

PO Box 7144, Abu Dhabi
Address: Sheikh Maktoum Highway (Exit 399)
Phone: +971 (0)2 562 90 50/ 203
Mobile: +971 (0) 2 233 391 17
Fax: +971 (0) 2 562 90 20
Website: www.grpc.ae