Tournament host Abdulla Al Naboodah is a visionary in sport and business. His passion for golf and commitment to elevating the game led to the creation of the Dubai Invitational, setting a new standard for how the region showcases world-class competition.
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Tim Barter catches up with tournament host Abdulla Al Naboodah, playing alongside Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry in round two, about his vision for the Dubai Invitational and golf in the Middle East.
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شرفٌ عظيم لنا حضور سيدي صاحب السمو الشيخ محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم، نائب رئيس الدولة رئيس مجلس الوزراء حاكم دبي، جانباً من مباراة فريق دبي لكرة السلة اليوم.
زيارتكم سيدي تمثل دعماً كبيراً لنا ولمسيرة الرياضة في دولتنا، ونفخر بثقتكم وتشجيعكم المستمر. شكراً سموكم على كل الدعم للرياضة و الرياضيين
An honour to meet with Abdulla Al Naboodah (@asn ), Chairman of the Al Naboodah Group, one of the most influential and diversified business conglomerates in the United Arab Emirates, with a legacy spanning infrastructure, automotive, construction, energy and more. A key figure in the region’s economic transformation and a symbol of leadership with purpose. 🇦🇪
Our conversation covered vision, ambition and the role of the private sector in shaping what’s next. We even touched on golf — though let’s be honest, only one of us actually plays well. I’m working on it. 🙂
What an incredible week @dubaicreekgolf for the inaugural edition of the @dubaiinvitational
Congratulations to my good friends @officialtommyfleetwood and @alif1 on your victories, some quality golf played at my home course this week.
Thank you to my playing partners @rorymcilroy and @plarrazabal for your company.
Special thanks to all the staff at @dubaicreekgolf
And to my coach/caddie Luke Tidmarsh
To our many partners, your support is invaluable and I cannot wait for the next edition in 2026.
