Millennium and Copthorne Hotels, Middle East and Africa has signed an agreement to become the official hospitality sponsor of Al Wahda Sports Club, the Abu Dhabi-based athletics club.

(TRAVPR.COM) ABU DHABI - December 9th, 2013 - Announced at a press conference held at Grand Millennium Al Wahda Hotel, adjacent to Al Wahda Sports Club in Abu Dhabi, the sponsorship deal for season 2013/2014 provides Millennium and Copthorne Hotels with increased brand visibility and promotional exposure through various regional media and communication channels.

“The official sponsorship agreement signed with the esteemed Al Wahda Sports Club reflects our commitment to serve this nation and support the growth of athletic talent and activities that will encourage young people to various sports and games offered by the club” said Mr. Ali Hamad Lakhraim Al Zaabi, President & CEO, Millennium & Copthorne, Middle East & Africa. Further expressing his appreciation of the partnership, Mr. Al Zaabi added, “We are delighted that Millennium and Copthorne will become an official partner to Al Wahda Sports Club as we strengthen our existing relationship with the Club and look forward to working closely together to nurture sporting talent in the UAE.”

Under the patronage of the Club’s President, His Highness Sheikh Diab Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the sponsorship agreement was signed in the presence of Mr. Ahmad Al Rumaithi, Al Wahda Sports Club Board Member and Chairman of the Higher Committee of Marketing and Mr. Ali Hamad Lakhraim Al Zaabi, President & CEO Millennium and Copthorne, Middle East & Africa, along with a number of key media and press representatives.

“On behalf of Al Wahda Sports Club, I am pleased to welcome Millennium and Copthorne Hotels as an official sponsor of Al Wahda Sports Club. As a globally distinguished hospitality partner, Millennium and Copthorne Hotels share our belief in loyalty, success and commitment and these common principles will create a clear understanding and mutual cooperation between us. We strongly believe this is a strategic alliance bridging us with our many followers from all over the UAE, Middle East and internationally,” said Mr. Al Rumaithi, Al Wahda Sports Club Board Member.

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