Gulf News welcomed at Meydan racecourse

Dubai, UAE, 9 February 2010 – Thursday’s Gulf News-sponsored racemeeting at Meydan Racecourse is set to feature the Group Three Al Shindagha Sprint, as well as the Listed 1000 UAE Guineas, both to be run on the All Weather surface over 1200m and 1600m respectively.Gulf News, an avid supporter of racing during both the Dubai International Racing Carnival and Dubai World Cup, is one of the region’s leading English daily newspapers.Meydan Board member Malih Lahej Al Basti said: “Gulf News has been a valued partner of the Dubai International Racing Carnival since it began in 2004. Their support has been tremendous, and we are pleased to welcome them once again, and wish them, and all racing fans an enjoyable evening at the races.”Duleep George, Executive Director of Marketing & Sales at Al Nisr Group added: “We have been associated with the Dubai International Racing Carnival since its inception and are very proud and excited to be a sponsor once again. This year is particularly exciting as it is the inaugural year for Meydan and we are looking forward to a spectacular race meeting at this superb venue.”Thursday's meeting offers a number of hospitality options available to suit all tastes. Entrance to the public areas of Meydan Racecourse is free of charge and there are also complimentary transfers at the end of the night from Meydan Racecourse to Emirates Towers and Souk Madinat.The Dubai Transport Company Operates a taxi service from Meydan with the taxi drop-off and pick up point located outside the Meydan Grandstand.