Abu Dhabi, 29th January 2007: etisalat announced today that it would reward the UAE football team with AED 2million if they win the final match in the 18th Gulf Cup on Tuesday, 30th January, against Oman.

etisalat officials praised the performance of the UAE Team through the Tournament, characterized by enthusiasm and team spirit that qualified the team for the final match.

According to etisalat, this performance is a translation of the leadership of HH Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of UAE, HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Rulers of the Emirates and Members of the Supreme Council, and HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. Their continuous support for sports has raised the profile of UAE regionally and internationally and encouraged national teams and representatives to go for gold.

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Press release issued by etisalat

For further media information, please contact:
Ahmed Bin Ali, Vice President
Corporate Communications
Tel: 02 6182173
Fax: 02 6334448
PRD@etisalat.ae
www.etisalat.ae

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