Dubai: Nakheel, the world's leading developer of communities and waterfronts, today announced its partnership with Dubai Police to sponsor the latter's Olympic rowing and rowing teams. This came during a signing ceremony with the participation of Brigadier Dr. Ahmed Yousef Al Mansouri, Acting Director of the General Department of Community Happiness at Dubai Police. Issam Galadari, Member of the Board of Directors and Managing Director of Nakheel, and in the presence of Lieutenant Colonel Abdul Basit Ali, Director of the Sports Affairs Department - General Department of Community Happiness at Dubai Police; And Noman Atallah, Group CEO of Nakheel.

In addition to empowering the Dubai Police Rowing Team and the Dubai Police Olympic Rowing Team, this long-term partnership aims to encourage sporting excellence and healthy lifestyles. This is in line with Nakheel's commitment to enhancing the happiness and prosperity of citizens, residents and visitors by supporting initiatives related to health, wellness and fitness.

On this occasion, Issam Galadari, Board Member and Managing Director of Nakheel, said: “Nakheel is proud to sponsor the Dubai Police Rowing and Olympic Rowing teams. As the leading company developing Dubai’s waterfront, it is natural for us to enter into this prestigious partnership and support one "It is a distinctive water sport. There is no doubt that the dedication shown by the Dubai Police rowing teams is a source of inspiration for all aspiring athletes. We look forward to a fruitful partnership with Dubai Police in support of its endeavors to promote this heritage sport that is deeply rooted in the culture and history of the UAE."

For his part, Brigadier General Dr. Ahmed Yousef Al Mansouri, Acting Director of the General Department of Community Happiness at Dubai Police, said: “We are pleased to cooperate with Nakheel to sponsor our two world-class rowing teams. This partnership embodies the prestigious position that both Nakheel and Dubai Police have as part of "They are integral to the fabric of Dubai, so it is only natural that they will be brought together by efforts to develop rowing. With the support of Nakheel, we will continue to develop our rowing teams and thus contribute to strengthening the sports sector in the UAE."

Lieutenant Colonel Abdul Basit Ali, Director of the Sports Affairs Department at Dubai Police, confirmed that Dubai Police’s association with marine sports is rooted in its institutional identity emanating from the dhow, considering that this historical authenticity is a source of inspiration for all athletes in Dubai Police, especially players in rowing, both traditional and modern, as our team continues its preparations. To compete in local championships, most notably the Maktoum Cup Heritage Rowing Championship, through players with experience and rich maritime experience, in addition to preparing a team of students nominated at the Police Academy to be the nucleus of continental competition in modern rowing championships, considering that the partnership with “Nakheel” is a step forward towards strengthening Marine sports in the country and enabling young people to compete in various Olympic sports with a global partner that has a prestigious name in enhancing the concept of quality of life.

The delegation participating in the celebration included Lieutenant Sheikha Bu Asiba from Dubai Police, and from Nakheel, Rasha Hassan, Chief Commercial Officer, participated; Mohammed Rashid, Chief Projects Officer; Abdul Bibi, Chief Marketing Officer; Khaled Murshed Al Shehhi, Chief Procurement and Contracts Officer; Ahmed Al-Ghafli, Director of the Security Department, and Ali Al-Shaiba, Director of the Waterways, Safety and Security Department.

The signing ceremony also witnessed the presence of two of the team’s players, Sultan Issa Hamza and Issa Awad Mubarak, in addition to the team’s manager, Faisal Abdullah Shafie, and the team’s coach, Sayed Ali Wadh.

Based on its pioneering position in supporting waterfront projects and promoting community wellness, Nakheel is committed to improving the lives of Dubai residents. Sports facilities have always been a pivotal pillar within the major development plans and projects implemented by the company to provide a healthy, balanced and comprehensive lifestyle for all citizens, residents and visitors.

Nakheel continues to support, sponsor and host the most prominent global sporting events such as the UAE Tour 2023, the Dubai World Cup, the Roy Nasr Triathlon, and the Dubai Islands Open Challenge race of the Emirates Cycling Federation, which was held earlier this year. Nakheel also recently announced its sponsorship of the Dubai Diggers team, which is considered one of the most successful dragon boat racing teams in the world.
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About Nakheel (www.nakheel.com)

Dubai-based Nakheel is the world's leading real estate developer, and its diverse project portfolio, which has taken on new and innovative architectural standards, including iconic landmarks across various sectors - residential, retail, hospitality and entertainment - is pivotal to achieving Dubai's vision. Its waterfront projects, including the world-famous Palm Jumeirah, have added more than 300km to Dubai's original 70km coastline, paving the way for the development of hundreds of waterfront homes, resorts and beach hotels as well as tourist attractions.

Nakheel's major projects portfolio covers an area of 15,000 hectares, and provides a growing range of destinations, attractions and recreational facilities for citizens, residents and tourists in Dubai alike, as its portfolio of projects includes Palm Jumeirah, The World Islands, Jumeirah Islands, Jumeirah Park, Jumeirah Village, Al Furjan, The Gardens, Discovery Gardens, Jebel Ali Village, Nad Al Sheba Villas, and Dubai Islands.

Nakheel Community Management (NCM) is an integrated community management company with a customer focus at its core, aiming to create the most desirable residential communities. Its primary goal is to delight customers by focusing on three pillars: community, customers, and technology. Nakheel Community Management (NCM) provides world-class services to owners and residents across its residential communities through innovation, technology and application of international best practices. Nakheel Community Management oversees approximately 700,000 residents across 18 residential communities and 50,000 residential units.

Nakheel owns and operates a diverse chain of world-class retail centers across a distinguished collection of exciting contemporary shopping, dining and entertainment destinations across Dubai. The architectural icon houses Palm Jumeirah, Palm West Beach, Golden Mile Galleria, Club Vista Mare, and The Palm Monorail, as well as the viewing platform, The View at The Palm, located at the top of The Palm Tower. Nakheel's distinguished and growing portfolio of projects includes large-scale shopping centers, such as Nakheel Mall, Ibn Battuta Mall, Circle Mall, and community retail centers known as (Pavilion) in eight of Nakheel's residential communities, and Al Khail Avenue is considered among the upcoming projects.

Nakheel's portfolio of projects in the hospitality sector includes a diverse range of hotels and resorts, including five-star hotels, luxury properties, family-friendly resorts, and modern and elegant hotels, namely: The St. Regis Dubai - The Palm, Premier Inn Ibn Battuta Mall, and Avani. Ibn Battuta, Rio Dubai Hotel, and Centara Mirage Dubai Beach Resort.

Nakheel's portfolio currently in the residential rental sector includes more than 16,500 units distributed between villas and residential apartments, in The Gardens, Discovery Gardens, Al Furjan, Nad Al Sheba Villas, Palm Jumeirah, Badra, and Veneto.

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