The first-ever UAE-Palestine Polo Cup held on Friday, 15 January met with
resounding success and raised over 1.3 million AED in funds to benefit the
neediest residents of the West Bank and Gaza . The fun-filled day of polo,
prize draws and a charity auction brought together polo enthusiasts as well as
the UAE and Palestinian communities to support this humanitarian cause.
Mr. Rashid Al Habtoor, one of the players and organizers of the event, commented
"This polo challenge has increased awareness and delivered a significant amount
of funds for the Welfare Association of Palestine, and we hope to increase the
community participation and funds raised as part of an annual polo event to
provide aid to Palestine. The UAE polo team narrowly defeated Palestine by 5.5
goals to 5 goals in a thrilling finish.
Also attached are images of the U.A.E. and Palestine teams.
