Dubai Polo Gold Cup Welcomes IFZA as the Title Sponsor of the Silver Cup and Gold Cup (Dubai Open) in 2023

The Dubai Polo Gold Cup organization hosted a signing ceremony as it brings IFZA as the Title Sponsor for two of its most prestigious tournaments under the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series in 2023.

The occasion held at the Al Habtoor Polo Resort hotel was attended by Mohammed Khalaf Al Habtoor, Founder of the Dubai Polo Gold Cup (DPGC) and Chairman of the UAE Polo Federation, and Martin G. Pedersen, IFZA Chairman.

Mohammad Khalaf Al Habtoor said, "We are honored to have IFZA as the title sponsor for the Silver Cup and Gold Cup (Dubai Open) once again. Their unwavering support further strengthens our commitment in bringing world-class polo in Middle East, igniting the passion for the sport among athletes and enthusiasts alike. We are inspired with the trust that comes with our partnership, and we look forward to another successful tournament."

Martin Pedersen said, “It is IFZA’s vision and commitment to contribute to the growth of Dubai in business and beyond.  Polo has been a unique platform for us to highlight this commitment as it allows us to gather people from different backgrounds in a common experience that champions the spirit of excellence and healthy competition.  It was a natural decision for us to continue our collaboration with Mohammed Al Habtoor and his team, particularly in their efforts to elevate Dubai and the UAE’s status on the regional and the international stage.”

This is the second season for IFZA as the title sponsor of the Silver Cup and Gold Cup (Dubai Open) tournaments, firmly sealing their presence in the calendar of polo events at Al Habtoor Polo Club in 2022 - 2023.

ABOUT DUBAI POLO GOLD CUP SERIES

Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series (DPGCS) was founded in 2009 by Mohammed Al Habtoor, patron of the Habtoor Polo team. It started out with one tournament - the Gold Cup (Dubai Open) - and has grown into a series five premier Polo Tournaments in the Middle East - the Silver Cup, Gold Cup, Polo Masters Cup, Dubai Challenge Cup and the Dubai Cup. The tournaments under the DPGCS are recognized by World Polo Tour (WPT), ranking it among the best polo tournaments worldwide. The Gold Cup is one out of the four tournaments in the world that is played in the WPT Championship Cup category, on a par with world-class events held in Argentina, Spain, United Kingdom and the United States. 

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The DPGCS is one of the most important annual tournaments in the region having its home ground in the Al Habtoor Polo Club, annually attracting VIP’s, dignitaries, local and international media, society figures, and famous personalities.

ABOUT IFZA DUBAI

IFZA Dubai is the most dynamic and truly international Free Zone Community in the UAE, optimising the country's strategic location, world-class infrastructure, and business-friendly environment. IFZA differentiates itself through its multi-national approach, providing personalised business establishment solutions through its network of Government Authorities and Professional Partners. 

Business owners and Employees can also benefit from a wide spectrum of value-added services within the IFZA ecosystem, including but not limited to property solutions, visa packages, and training and development. The IFZA Business Park offers a wide variety of cutting-edge office facilities tailored to meet each Licensee’s individual needs and provides a professional, welcoming environment to greet clients, network with other businesses, and thrive.