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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.
Fashion Times Dubai, a trade fair aimed at strengthening the fashion industry
International and regional designers are expected to exhibit at the event and buyers from the Middle East have also been invited to attend the much awaited event. Taking place at the prestigious Meydan Grandstand, Fashion Times Dubai is a three-day fair and will take place from 19th – 21st October.
How Sheikh Mohammed turned a camel rider into a horse jockey
Ahmed Ajtebi was racing camels until he sat down to lunch with the Ruler of Dubai. Now he is a familiar face in paddocks across the horse-racing world, with his sights set on an Epsom Derby win. Jonny Beardsall meets the UAE’s only home-grown jockey.
Byword rises to the occasion in Prince of Wales’s
The aura of Goldikova (Ire) (Anabaa) hovered over Berkshire for a second day of the Royal Ascot meeting Wednesday, one day after the brilliant miler delivered the first winning stroke to open up the five-day stand.
