DUBAI, January 18, 2010 (WAFA)- UAE-Palestine Polo Cup raised more than Arab Emirate Dirham (AED) 1.3 million for Welfare Association of Palestine.

In a press release issued Monday the organizers said the inaugural charitable event took place last Friday to benefit residents of the West Bank and Gaza a resounding success. The first-ever UAE-Palestine Polo Cup held on last Friday, met with resounding success and raised over 1.3 million AED in funds to benefit the neediest residents of the West Bank and Gaza . 

The fun-filled day of polo, prize draws and a charity auction brought together polo enthusiasts as well as the UAE and Palestinian communities to support this humanitarian cause. 

Mr. Rashid Al Habtoor, one of the players and organizers of the event, commented “this polo challenge has increased awareness and delivered a significant amount of funds for the Welfare Association of Palestine,” adding “we hope to increase the community participation and funds raised as part of an annual polo event to provide aid to Palestine.”

The UAE polo team narrowly defeated Palestine by 5.5 goals to 5 goals in a thrilling finish.