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Abu Dhabi, October 2 2012

Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club will host the third renewal of the Pink Polo breast cancer
awareness day on Saturday November 10, 2012, event organisers have confirmed.

Presented by Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB), Pink Polo is the conclusion of Health
Authority Abu Dhabi’s National Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign and uses competitive
sport to promote a life-saving message.

Thousands of spectators attended the family day over the last two years, and the third
instalment of Pink Polo will prove bigger and better than ever.

Carrie McNeill, founder of the event said: “Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed
form of the disease in the UAE and Pink Polo highlights the importance of regular self-
examination and early diagnosis” She added “Sport is proven to be a powerful vehicle for
social change and community action. Through Pink Polo, companies and brands can combine
a sponsorship investment but also benefit from supporting a cause that really makes a
difference”.

Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank has been confirmed as presenting sponsor for the third
consecutive year, while St Regis Hotels & Resorts has become team sponsor. This marks the
five star luxury hotel brand’s growth in the region with the opening of two resorts in Abu Dhabi
and one in Doha.

Commenting on the upcoming event, Martin Scott, Chief Marketing Officer at ADCB,
said: “Pink Polo helps break down social taboos surrounding the discussion of what could
be a sensitive issue through fun and accessible means. Breast cancer is not just a women’s
issue, this disease affects whole communities regardless of gender, culture or background

and it has been great to see so many people and companies help promote the message”. He
continued “ADCB are very happy to be the presenting sponsor of Pink Polo for the third year
and pledge our support to this worthy cause”.

St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, the official team sponsor at the charitable polo match. St. Regis
brand has been associated with the world of polo since the beginning of the twentieth century
when polo matches were the highlight of the New York social calendar and where St. Regis’
founding family, the Astors, were a prominent fixture. With three hotels debuting in the Middle
East – The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi and The St Regis
Doha – St. Regis is thrilled to see this social tradition manifest around the world among a new
generation of affluent travelers.

Pink Polo is fun family day centred around an exhibition polo match, showcasing high-goal
Argentine professionals alongside accomplished Emirati players.

Pink Polo also hosts the Pink Majlis, a focal point for breast cancer information where guest
can meet medical experts and sign up for free screening. There are also prizes for Best
Dressed, photo opportunities with players, free family activities, picnic areas and much more.

Pink Polo’s official partners are ADAC, Etihad Airways, Omnia and Roche, and supported by
Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club and Health Authority Abu Dhabi.

The event takes place on Saturday November 10 at Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club, ideally
located between Abu Dhabi and Dubai by Exit 399.

The event is free to the public. To find out more visit www.pinkpolo.ae and follow on Facebook/
PinkPoloWorld and Twitter/PinkPoloWorld

ENDS

About the Presenting Sponsor Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
ADCB was formed in 1985 and as at 30 June 2011 employed over 3,813 people from 49 nationalities, serving over 480,000
retail customers and over 33,000 wholesale clients in 45 branches, 4 pay offices and 1 kiosk in the UAE and two branches in
India. It is the third largest bank in the UAE and second largest in Abu Dhabi by assets, at AED 179 bn as at 30 June 2011.
ADCB is a full-service commercial bank which offers a wide range of products and services such as retail banking, wealth
management, private banking, corporate banking, commercial banking, cash management, investment banking, corporate
finance, foreign exchange, interest rate, currency, derivative and Islamic products, project finance and property management
services.
ADCB is owned 58.08% by the Abu Dhabi Government through the Abu Dhabi Investment Council. Its shares are traded on
the Abu Dhabi Securities Market. As at 30 June 2011, ADCB’s market capitalisation was AED 17 bn.

For more information contact: Corporate Communications Department, Tel: +971 (0) 2 696 2380,Fax:+971 (0) 2 610 9852

 
About Team Sponsor St. Regis Hotels & Resorts
Combining classic sophistication and modern luxury, the St. Regis brand remains faithful to its commitment to excellence.
Founded by John Jacob Astor IV, with the opening of the first St. Regis Hotel in New York City over a century ago, the St.
Regis brand of hotels and residences is known for its unique luxury dimension, customized service and refined elegance in
the best destinations worldwide. Plans for the brand to globally continue its legacy include long-awaited St. Regis hotels and
resorts in Latin America including Buenos Aires and the Riviera Maya. In Asia, St. Regis has also announced plans to open
hotels in Changsha, Chengdu, Kuala Lumpur, Lijiang, New Delhi and Zhuhai. And in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, the
St. Regis brand will continue to expand in Abu Dhabi, Amman, Cairo, Doha and Mauritius. The distinctive trait of the St. Regis
experience is customized service and attention to detail through signature St. Regis Butler Service, coveted locations and
luxurious design. For more information on St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, please visit http://www.stregis.com and for the privilege
of residential ownership, please visit http://www.stregis.com/residences.

For more information on the St. Regis brand’s exclusive polo offerings and events, please visit www.stregis.com/polo.

For more information contact: Chandan Belani, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Middle East,
E: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
M: +97150 506 8465

 
About Pink Polo
Pink Polo is a fun day out created to support breast cancer awareness in the UAE. Built around a polo exhibition game, the
day also hosts activities for the entire family including camel and pony rides, falcon shows, golf lessons, camel polo, photo
sessions with polo players and reserved picnic areas.

The key feature: the “Pink Majilis”, is a centre point where guests have the opportunity to talk to medical experts, learn self-
examination techniques and undergo free screenings at the mobile mammography unit.

To find out more about the event, visit www.pinkpolo.ae and follow us on Facebook/PinkPoloWorld and Twitter/PinkPoloWorld

For more information contact: Carrie McNeill, Founder Pink Polo, E: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , M: +971 (0)50 545 7674

 

 

 

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