Richard Mille is delighted to announce its partnership with the Saudi Polo Federation as the Kingdom prepares to host its first Desert Polo tournament at the spectacular AlUla UNESCO world heritage site. The event, which takes place on January 16-18 as part of the Winter at Tantora festival, will witness top international polo players competing in an adrenaline-packed game set against a stunning backdrop of the breathtaking AlUla canyons.
Organized by the Royal Commission for AlUla in partnership with the Saudi Polo Federation, Desert Polo is the first modern polo tournament in the world to be staged in a desert environment. As one of the long-term supporters of this prestigious sport, Richard Mille will be the official timekeeper of the exclusive two-day event.
Amongst some of the most renowned polo players participating in the tournament is a member of the Richard Mille family and long-term brand partner, Pablo Mac Donough. With over ten goals under his belt, Argentinian-born Mac Donough will play alongside his teammates from La Dolfina team wearing his RM 53-01 Tourbillon timepiece. Fresh from their 11th victory at the Argentinian Open they will head one team each, leading invited players and patrons for a chance to compete for the first ever Desert Polo trophy.
‘We are proud to be part of this significant event and to support the continuous development of polo in Saudi Arabia. The AlUla region provides the perfect natural stage to witness some of the greatest polo stars on the planet in action. We are really looking forward to the tournament and wish all its participants the best of luck’ commented Peter Harrison, CEO of Richard Mille EMEA.
‘Richard Mille has always had a strong connection with the world of sport and we are delighted to partner with such a prestigious brand as we continue to proactively promote this exciting and beautiful sport in the Kingdom’ added Amr F Zedan, chairman of the Saudi Polo Federation.