Harlequin, Part of Arena Group Partner With the Middle East iSportconnect Directors’ Clubs

October 29, 2014

Event Infrastructure experts Harlequin Arena, part of the global giant organisation – Arena Group have announced a partnership with the Middle East series of the iSportconnect Directors’ Club.

The next events take place on 10th November in Abu Dhabi and 12th November in Dubai, UAE.

In association with INTERACT Events, the Directors’ Clubs gather the key stakeholders in sport business in the UAE to discuss the biggest challenges in sport relevant to the region and collectively address the issues and come up with solutions to shape the future of sport. 

Harlequin Arena specialises in designing and delivering turnkey design and management solutions to the event and hospitality industry.

With first class temporary structures, in-house interior and event design and production solutions, design and bespoke furniture, air-conditioning services.

As an established and reputable company in the region, with clients including Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championships, Samsung Beach Soccer, Red Bull Air Race and the Volvo Ocean Race to name a few.

Harlequin Arena are a very important partner for the Middle East Directors Club series and will add in their knowledge and expertise of the region.

Decision makers in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi will come together from the UAE to discuss how the sports industry can help to ensure sport is sustainable and can drive further business in the Middle East.

“It’s our pleasure to support this initiative, which brings the UAE sporting industry together to discuss the challenges we face in hosting sports events in the UAE and creates a platform for senior people in our industry to share new ideas that can benefit us all. Harlequin Arena has over 15 years of experience of building and delivering world class sporting events in the UAE and abroad. We look forward to participating,“ Paul Berger, CEO, Arena Middle East & Asia Division.

“We are grateful to have such knowledgeable and established partners to share the same objective as us, to help to shape and grow the sports industry. It’s a pleasure to have Harlequin Arena as an Official Partner of the Middle East iSportconnect Directors’ Club series and we hope to continue the relationship as the Directors’ Clubs grow across other Middle East countries,” Michael Cunnah, iSportconnect Chairman

Directors’ Club participating organisations include; Dubai Sports Council, Abu Dhabi Sports Council Abu Dhabi Motorports Management, Mubadala, Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, Golf in Dubai, Dubai Holding, Dubai Racing Club, Oman Sail, UAE Rugby Federation, PGA European Tour, Falcon and Associates, Dubai Tourism, ICC, Daman/Activelife, Automobile and Touring Club, Dubai Sports City, UAE Association of Sports, Du amongst many others.

Further information on the iSportconnect Directors Clubs can be viewed on the website www.directorsclub.biz

ABOUT Harlequin Arena 

Harlequin Arena specialises in designing and delivering turnkey design and management solutions to the event and hospitality industry. With first class temporary structures, in-house interior and event design and production solutions, design and bespoke furniture, air- conditioning services Harlequin Arena can offer clients a complete event solution.

As part of the Arena Group we have offices across four continents and are proud to work with the world’s most iconic sporting organisations, cultural event organisers, venues and brand owners.

A highly experienced team, continuous investment in new products and a proven track record Harlequin Arena, and the Arena Group, is the only choice for your event infrastructure requirements.

ABOUT iSportconnect

iSportconnect.com is the one stop platform for members of the sports industry with private community, latest news, features, community discussions, executive jobs & market place opportunities.

iSportconnect TV is the first online TV channel for the worldwide sports business industry. iSc TV broadcasts daily news shows and weekly round-ups of the major news stories, with expert insights from key people from inside the industry. It also provides viewers with big one-on-one interviews and special programmes dedicated to certain sectors of the industry.

About INTERACT

INTERACT is an independently owned business events specialist, focused on the sports business industry. 

Through the organisation of business events, conferences, sports activities, workshops and training events, we educate and inspire our participants, whilst providing profitable business opportunities.

We aim to combat some of the major challenges in sport to help the growth of the industry in the Middle East, whilst also embedding sport into the lives of the local community.

Our team are well connected, energetic, creative, passionate and experienced event professionals, who deliver a high level of service tailored to our market.