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Meydan launches hotel management

Meydan Hotels and Hospitality, a division of Meydan City Corporation, launched its own hotel management brand, Meydan Hotels, in January. The new company, managed by Abdin Nasralla, has assumed management of its owned properties Bab Al Shams and The Meydan hotel, which were formerly managed by the Jumeirah Group.

4,500 Electro-Voice speakers installed in Dubai’s Meydan racecourse and hotel complex

The Meydan racecourse is capable of accommodating more than 60,000 spectators at a time. The construction required a huge audio-installation, including more than 4,500 Electro-Voice loudspeakers, fully redundant CobraNet infrastructure using the N8000 NetMax Digital Matrix Controllers and CPS multi-channel amps.

Meydan signs deal for $4bn Chinese ‘equine city’

In a press statement, Meydan said that the potential for the horse-racing industry in China was considerable, especially given the direct economic impact of the sector on the economies of the US, the UK and Australia. The developer said that the industry was worth $39bn in the US alone.

Meydan launches new website to showcase progress of development and multiple product offerings

Meydan today announced the launch of its revamped corporate website, www.meydan.ae. The improvements to the website were introduced to enhance organisational visibility internationally and facilitate focused and streamlined communication channels for Meydan City. The website clearly positions Meydan as a dynamic location with an environment that presents a multitude of possibilities for business, entertainment and sports.

Meydan supports Endurance Championship

Dubai Meydan has reaffirmed its commitment to international equestrian as the gold sponsor of the Endurance Championship at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) to be held in Kentucky, US. The sponsorship aligns Meydan along the objectives of the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), with support across other initiatives such as the FEI Nations Cup for show jumping, which Meydan has been the title sponsor for the past two years.

Mahmood Al Zarooni: Owner ‘Sheikh Mohammed is amazing’

But, with a victory from his first runner as Godolphin’s new trainer – at Meydan on Dubai World Cup night – a third in the Derby and a head defeat in the Irish 1,000 Guineas, it isn’t one he’s been called on to practise on his new boss, Sheikh Mohammed.