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Meydan hosts Malaysian Prime Minister on VIP tour of Meydan Grandstand and Racecourse
19. January 2010Dubai, UAE, 19 January 2010 – Meydan hosted the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato' Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak and officials from the Prime Minister’s office at the new Meydan Grandstand and Racecourse yesterday.
The 100+ strong delegation was brought on an exclusive introduction and tour of the iconic Meydan Grandstand and Racecourse, the world’s largest integrated racing facility. The guests were given a first-hand experience of the world-class racing and hospitality facilities such as The Meydan Hotel, Meydan Racecourse, Parade Ring and Grandstand Corporate Suites. Meydan is days away from hosting its first races on January 28 with the start of the Dubai International Racing Carnival.
Meydan Grandstand and Racecourse’s master planner and architect is most notably a Malaysian firm, Teo A. Khing Design Consultants, and the visit by the Malaysian Prime Minister reaffirms the strong working partnership that Dubai has had with Malaysia over several key initiatives.
“We are honoured to host the Prime Minister of Malaysia and his delegates. Meydan stands as a testament to the excellent ties we continue to have with Malaysia and look forward to new milestones being achieved together as we work towards exciting opportunities that lie ahead. We are understandably excited to see the culmination of the vision that is Meydan and we are proud to showcase it to the world." said Chairman of the Board and CEO of Meydan Mr. Saeed Humaid Al-Tayer.
Chairman of the Board and CEO of Meydan, Mr. Saeed Humaid Al-Tayer (5th from right) and Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato' Sri Mohd Najib bin Tun Abdul Razak (6th from right) with key officials at the tour of Meydan’s facilities
