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“We’re committed to making the icc men’s T20 World Cup in Abu Dhabi as safe and accessible
Thousands of cricket fans attending ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 matches in Abu Dhabi can now get a required pre-match PCR test for half the current price at VPS Healthcare’s Burjeel Hospitals.
Thanks to the partnership between Burjeel and Abu Dhabi Sports Council, each ticket holder to the 15 matches taking place at Zayed Cricket Stadium will be entitled to the half price offer and can avail it at any of three sites in the UAE capital by showing their official matchday ticket.
- Burjeel Medical City
- Burjeel Day Surgery Center Al Reem Island
- Burjeel Medical centers in Al Shahama, Al Shamka, and Al Zeina
Those facilities will all welcome ticketholders for the discounted PCR tests, which are required for entry to every match at Abu Dhabi Cricket, alongside a green pass on their Al HOSN App.
Fans attending the Super 12 stage opener between heavyweights Australia and South Africa, will be the first to avail the half-price offer by taking their tests on Thursday, 21 October and receiving their results in time to be able to show a negative result within 72 hours of the match's 2pm start on Saturday, 23 October.
Zayed Cricket Stadium will be able to host more than 10,000 fans for every match, with stadium capacities increased to 70 percent for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021.
“Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Burjeel Hospitals, and Abu Dhabi Cricket have come together for this initiative in order to safely accommodate all of those people on site and, at the same time, help reduce the cost on the paying public,” said His Excellency Aref Al Awani, General Secretary of Abu Dhabi Sports Council.
“We are committed to making the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 as safe and accessible as possible to everyone coming to Zayed Cricket Stadium over the next five weeks, whether they are UAE-based cricket fans or they have flown in from around the world to join us in the UAE for what is the biggest sporting event the country has ever hosted.
“To ensure their safety, we have implemented robust measures in line with wider government policy. Every cricket fan entering Abu Dhabi during the tournament can be assured that we have taken every step possible to make the superb Abu Dhabi Cricket site the safest in the country.”
Omran Al Khoori, President Business Development VPS Healthcare and ADC Board Member added: “VPS Healthcare and Burjeel Hospitals enjoy a longstanding relationship with Abu Dhabi Sports Council as their official medical partner and we are extremely pleased to extend the benefits of this partnership to ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2021 ticket holders in Abu Dhabi.
“This will make our PCR testing affordable for thousands of cricket lovers, while continuing to help Abu Dhabi go from strength to strength in its recovery from the pandemic. The reduced rates will ensure the return of live sports and entertainment in Abu Dhabi upholding safety. The UAE has one of the best vaccination and testing rates in the world and this partnership will help maintaining Abu Dhabi’s reputation as one of the safest places in the world, with one of the best healthcare systems on the planet.”
The 15 ICC Men's T20 World Cup games in Abu Dhabi got underway on Monday, 18 October and Zayed Cricket Stadium will also host the tournament's first semi-final on 10 November.
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About Abu Dhabi Cricket:
Abu Dhabi Cricket (ADC) is the largest world-class, multi-sports facility in the United Arab Emirates catering to everyone from elite and professional sports stars to those looking to participate in recreational sports and activities and is supported by Abu Dhabi Sports Council operating under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan.
ADC has ushered in an exciting new era of cricket in Abu Dhabi with significant investment in facilities and operational upgrades. In addition to the iconic Zayed Cricket Stadium the venue now boasts the following impressive facilities: 2 x floodlit nursery cricket ovals, international standard cricket nets facility, 4 x floodlit netball courts, 5-a-side “Soccer City”, 4 x multi-purpose floodlit AstroTurf pitches and 5 x FIFA approved grass, floodlit football pitches.
Located in the heart of Khalifa City A, ADC is the venue of choice for hosting all Abu Dhabi’s international cricket matches – having seen everything from the likes of matches between India, Pakistan, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, and the West Indies to also hosting the 2014, 2020 and now the 2021 VIVO Indian Premier League (IPL) and the 2018 Asia Cup.
ADC’s current international flagship event is the bold new Abu Dhabi T10 – bringing together over 120 of the biggest names in world cricket to compete in the game’s shortest format. The 2019 edition drew over 124,000 fans to ADC across the 10-day event.
Though cricket is at the core of operations, ADC also prides itself on the world class facilities available to sportsmen and women of all ages and abilities – from elite international athletes to over 12,000 community athletes who use the facility and services on a weekly basis.
About Abu Dhabi Sports Council:
Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) was established in 2006 by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.
ADSC is aligned with the emirate’s leadership vision to develop sport and youth activities. The Council promotes an effective, emirate-wide sports calendar that stimulates the desire to participate in quality sports among all Abu Dhabi residents and helps the talented and motivated reach their sporting potential.
The Council also hosts and supports the staging of international world-class sporting events. These include: the annual Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship presented by EGA; the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix; the ITU World Triathlon Series; the Gary Player Invitational; the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Open on the Ladies European Tour, the Red Bull Air Race; the Mubadala World Tennis Championship; the 2017 and 2018 FIFA Club World Cups UAE; the 2019 AFC Asian Cup UAE and the UCI World Tour event, The UAE Tour.
We at ADSC passionately believe that sporting events deliver a host of benefits for the emirate and its residents. These span improved health and wellness, the building of community spirit, the discovering of local talent and the delivery of international exposure of the emirate as a world-class sporting events hub.
Whether it is land, sea, or air, we have sport covered.
About Burjeel Hospitals:
Burjeel, VPS Healthcare’s premium brand, offers an extraordinary blend of healthcare excellence and 7-star hospitality. Burjeel’s essence, ‘the art of healing’, is as much about medical excellence as it is about personalized attention in a comforting ambience. Established in 2012, Burjeel operates hospitals, specialized centers, day surgery centers, and medical clinics in the UAE and Oman. The brand is renowned for its world-class medical professionals, sophisticated diagnostic equipment, superior healthcare services, and exceptional hospitality.
Burjeel Medical City, VPS Healthcare’s flagship project in Abu Dhabi, is a 1.2 million square feet 400-bed hospital. Supported by advanced laboratory and diagnostic facilities, the hospital is a hub for tertiary and quaternary oncology treatment for adult as well as pediatric subspecialties. Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, is a premier private healthcare facility with the Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation. It is swiftly becoming a renowned center of referral for Cardiovascular, Orthopedics, Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Medicine.
Apart from these, there are Burjeel hospitals in Sharjah, Dubai and Al Ain. In Abu Dhabi, the brand has Medical Centres (Al Bahia, Al Shamkha, Yas Mall and Al Zeina), the Burjeel Day Surgery Center at Reem Island, Burjeel Marina Mall Health Promotion Center, and Burjeel Pharmacies. It has a Medical Centre in Al Ain (Barari Outlet Mall) and in Muscat, Oman, it has a hospital in Al Khuwair and a multi-specialty Outpatients Medical Center in Al Azaiba.
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