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The first-ever UAE-Palestine Polo Cup held on Friday, January 15th, met with resounding success and raised over 1.3 million AED (USD 353,000) 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, and 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.

For more information about The Welfare Association of Palestine, please visit: http://welfare-association.org/ar/, or de Rose: http://www.o-derose.com/.