19 November 2003
NIVEA has announced that it will be the official sponsor of the Arabian Gulf rugby team for the Dubai Rugby 7’s tournament held between 3rd and 5th December.
NIVEA’s range of products featured at this year’s Rugby 7’s will be NIVEA For Men and NIVEA Sun. This sports sponsorship is the first of its kind by NIVEA in the Middle East and represents its renewed commitment to the region.
The Arabian Gulf rugby team is made up of the best players from the Arabian Gulf League, some of which are GCC nationals. The players were picked from top teams including Dubai Exiles, Dubai Dragons, Muscat, Doha, Bahrain and Kuwait, and have been trained by a South African coach. The team will travel to play in Thailand one week prior to the Rugby 7’s and will remain together until the tournament in Dubai.
“We are very happy to be sponsors of the Arabian Gulf rugby team for the 2003 Dubai Rugby 7’s and to give the home team as much support as possible to compete on an even footing with the international sides . We look forward to an interesting weekend of fair and exciting play. May the best team win!” said Robert Taylor-Hughes, General Manager, Beiersdorf Middle East. NIVEA’s sponsorship comes as an extension to its global association with sporting events. Beiersdorf have previously sponsored the Hamburg Marathons and continue to sponsor the European Beach Volleyball Championship since the year 2000.
“We are excited to be part of this sponsorship by NIVEA, I believe that a lot of people in the region can relate to us as a team making us the perfect choice for such a brand especially that we are a local team and have a huge amount of support, ” stated Darryl Weir, Coach and Regional Rugby Development Officer. Asked about the team’s performance, Weir added, “I truly believe that we will perform well considering that every year our performance has improved tremendously and we are definitely better prepared.” Unfortunately, due to injuries, two talented players, which are GCC nationals on the Arabian Gulf team, will be unable to participate in this tournament. Amir Mohammed, UAE, suffers from a broken hand and Tarek Al Sayer, Kuwiat, from damaged knee ligaments. The Rugby 7’s is the second tournament the two miss out on, following the Single 7’s held in Srilanka due to their injuries.
On the ground at the rugby pitch, there will be a NIVEA kiosk selling NIVEA for Men and NIVEA Sun products to spectators. Purchasers of the products will be provided with a coupon for a raffle draw with some great instant cash prizes to be won. In addition, 20 original Gilbert Murray, FILS rugby balls autographed by the Arabian Gulf team will be provided as souvenir for the winners to take home.
NIVEA For Men offers a wide range of high quality grooming products, including shaving foams and gels, and after shave balsam and fluids. NIVEA For Men products are available in three variants- Mild, Fresh and Sensitive to suit every man’s individual needs and is the only brand in the region that offers a full range of care products for men.
The NIVEA SUN product range has various sun protection factors (SPF), 2-26 to suit different skin types and needs, including protection against sunburn, premature skin ageing, peeling, and the Vitamin E protects deeper cells against free radicals. NIVEA SUN Soothing After Sun Lotion helps the skin recover from the negative effects of being in the sun by supporting and accelerating the regeneration process, keeping the skin moist, smooth and ensures an attractive and lasting tan. In addition, NIVEA Children’s Suncare range offers higher protection factors for children’s delicate skin.
A tip from NIVEA – this is a family event, please protect your skin and that of your family by applying NIVEA sun lotions at least 30 minutes before exposure to the sun and reapply regularly during the day . It’s going to be a hot event again, so enjoy it.
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For further information, please contact
Deema Termanini or Sarah Kabbani,
Promoseven Weber Shandwick,
Dubai
Tel 04 3210077,
Fax 04 3211711,
email deema@promoseven.com or
sarah@promoseven.com
NIVEA has announced that it will be the official sponsor of the Arabian Gulf rugby team for the Dubai Rugby 7’s tournament held between 3rd and 5th December.
NIVEA’s range of products featured at this year’s Rugby 7’s will be NIVEA For Men and NIVEA Sun. This sports sponsorship is the first of its kind by NIVEA in the Middle East and represents its renewed commitment to the region.
The Arabian Gulf rugby team is made up of the best players from the Arabian Gulf League, some of which are GCC nationals. The players were picked from top teams including Dubai Exiles, Dubai Dragons, Muscat, Doha, Bahrain and Kuwait, and have been trained by a South African coach. The team will travel to play in Thailand one week prior to the Rugby 7’s and will remain together until the tournament in Dubai.
“We are very happy to be sponsors of the Arabian Gulf rugby team for the 2003 Dubai Rugby 7’s and to give the home team as much support as possible to compete on an even footing with the international sides . We look forward to an interesting weekend of fair and exciting play. May the best team win!” said Robert Taylor-Hughes, General Manager, Beiersdorf Middle East. NIVEA’s sponsorship comes as an extension to its global association with sporting events. Beiersdorf have previously sponsored the Hamburg Marathons and continue to sponsor the European Beach Volleyball Championship since the year 2000.
“We are excited to be part of this sponsorship by NIVEA, I believe that a lot of people in the region can relate to us as a team making us the perfect choice for such a brand especially that we are a local team and have a huge amount of support, ” stated Darryl Weir, Coach and Regional Rugby Development Officer. Asked about the team’s performance, Weir added, “I truly believe that we will perform well considering that every year our performance has improved tremendously and we are definitely better prepared.” Unfortunately, due to injuries, two talented players, which are GCC nationals on the Arabian Gulf team, will be unable to participate in this tournament. Amir Mohammed, UAE, suffers from a broken hand and Tarek Al Sayer, Kuwiat, from damaged knee ligaments. The Rugby 7’s is the second tournament the two miss out on, following the Single 7’s held in Srilanka due to their injuries.
On the ground at the rugby pitch, there will be a NIVEA kiosk selling NIVEA for Men and NIVEA Sun products to spectators. Purchasers of the products will be provided with a coupon for a raffle draw with some great instant cash prizes to be won. In addition, 20 original Gilbert Murray, FILS rugby balls autographed by the Arabian Gulf team will be provided as souvenir for the winners to take home.
NIVEA For Men offers a wide range of high quality grooming products, including shaving foams and gels, and after shave balsam and fluids. NIVEA For Men products are available in three variants- Mild, Fresh and Sensitive to suit every man’s individual needs and is the only brand in the region that offers a full range of care products for men.
The NIVEA SUN product range has various sun protection factors (SPF), 2-26 to suit different skin types and needs, including protection against sunburn, premature skin ageing, peeling, and the Vitamin E protects deeper cells against free radicals. NIVEA SUN Soothing After Sun Lotion helps the skin recover from the negative effects of being in the sun by supporting and accelerating the regeneration process, keeping the skin moist, smooth and ensures an attractive and lasting tan. In addition, NIVEA Children’s Suncare range offers higher protection factors for children’s delicate skin.
A tip from NIVEA – this is a family event, please protect your skin and that of your family by applying NIVEA sun lotions at least 30 minutes before exposure to the sun and reapply regularly during the day . It’s going to be a hot event again, so enjoy it.
-Ends-
For further information, please contact
Deema Termanini or Sarah Kabbani,
Promoseven Weber Shandwick,
Dubai
Tel 04 3210077,
Fax 04 3211711,
email deema@promoseven.com or
sarah@promoseven.com
© Press Release 2003
