Rugby fans in the region look set for a treat this month as Sabban Properties Investments has announced the launch of the Sabban Cup Rugby tournament where the region’s premier Rugby clubs - Dubai Hurricanes and Doha Rugby Club - will battle it out for the trophy. The Sabban Cup is set to become an annual fixture in the region’s sporting calendar with the inaugural match scheduled to take place on February 23, 2007, at the Doha Rugby Club field in Doha.
As the sponsor of the event, SPI will fly 90 members of the Dubai Hurricanes men's and women's team to Doha-Qatar to play against the Doha Rugby Club team in a series of matches aimed at maximising exposure to the Qatari local talent. The company will also organize a day out for families to enjoy the games with special entertainment for children.
”The GCC countries and the Middle East region as a whole have always been very passionate about football and now Rugby is fast gaining interest in this part of the world. We are glad to launch this tournament in Doha and more importantly, it will be an annual event. This initiative underlines our great interest in making this game popular and taking the Dubai Hurricanes team, which is sponsored by SPI, to new heights of popularity and performance,” said Arron Browne, Sales and Marketing Manager, Sabban Property Investments.
SPI is the developer of the Qatari Riyal 1 billion Sabban Towers on The Pearl-Qatar which is progressing according to schedule. Sabban Towers is designed on the European-Mediterranean architecture, and is unique as all three towers will be built on one podium leading to significant economies of scale and the ability to offer better facilities. The total plot area for all three towers is 19,692 square meters, including 6,115 square meters for recreational activity. Sabban Towers provide upscale residential apartments and luxury penthouses, with a picturesque view of the sea and marina. Some of the amenities at the towers include swimming pool and Jacuzzi, child day care, function rooms, squash and multi-sport courts, spas, gyms and landscaped garden areas.
“SPI has always been a trendsetter in the property development industry - from introducing the first of its kind mortgage scheme to organising the unique Open House in our sales office in Doha, we have always followed an innovative approach to maximize value to our customers. Our involvement with a highly popular sport such as Rugby represents another dimension of SPI and we are certain that all sporting enthusiasts will thoroughly enjoy this annual event,” added Browne.
The Dubai Hurricanes started out as the most social club in Dubai, providing rugby for 15s to 55s, and a strong social outlet for all the family. Today, the club, which has players from the Australian and Zimbabwe national teams, runs four regular adult sides, have five teams in the Dubai 7’s and participate in several regional tournaments.
About Sabban Property Investments (SPI)
Built on solid values that exemplify stability, social orientation, dynamism, personnel relations and commitment to ideals, Sabban Property Investments was established with a vision to lead the field by creating opportunities for people to own their part of the region's prosperity. By building strong bonds with people, SPI aims to claim its share of the promising future of the Gulf region and to contribute to it in a significant and meaningful manner.
In May 2005, Sabban Property Investments (SPI) announced its plan to build three residential towers (the Sabban Towers) on Porto Arabia, the main marina of The Pearl-Qatar, a US $2.5 billion island being reclaimed offshore from the Qatari capital of Doha. This makes SPI one of the first companies to build on the unique development, Qatar's first international freehold real estate venture.
