• Partnership underlines Championship’s commitment to UAE’s environmental goals

Monday – Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Mubadala World Tennis Championship has renewed its partnership with DGrade as the Arabian Gulf’s leading tennis experience continues its sustainability efforts.

During the three-day festival, which runs from 16 – 18 December at the International Tennis Centre at Zayed Sports City, in Abu Dhabi, DGrade will collect single-use plastic including bottles used by spectators and players and facilitate a closed loop by converting them into clothes, including MWTC staff uniforms.

With responsible consumption and production, a key pillar of the UAE’s sustainability goals, and the UAE hosting COP 28 next year, the recycling initiative reinforces MWTC’s commitment to the country’s environmental agenda.

DGrade processes  up to one billion plastic bottles a year into high-quality flake suitable for its Greenspun™ yarn production and also  provides recycled content to local packaging manufacturers, supporting a circular economy. The process for making Greenspun™ yarn produces 55 per cent less carbon emissions, uses 50 and 20 per cent less energy and water, respectively. Furthermore, no oil is used throughout the process.

“The Mubadala World Tennis Championship is dedicated to creating a sporting legacy, securing the biggest and best names to the region, and is committed to driving the UAE’s sustainability initiatives forward. We have a collective social responsibility to ensure a sustainable future for all. Through this extension of our partnership with DGrade, which already includes a partnership for our music events at Etihad Park, we continue to bring the UAE’s commitment to responsible consumption and production to life,” said John Lickrish, CEO Flash Entertainment.

“Sustainability is at our very core and organisations such as Flash Entertainment bring our mission to life. Working with the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in recent years we have driven the UAE’s sustainability goals forward and will continue to do so for years to come,” added Kris Barber, DGrade’s Founder and CEO.

The 14th Mubadala World Tennis Championship will see World No.1 Carlos Alcaraz, World No.3 Casper Ruud, defending champion Andrey Rublev, 2022 US Open semi-finalist Frances Tiafoe, World No. 4 Stefanos Tsitsipas and Britain’s No.1 male tennis player Cameron Norrie. Ons Jabeur, the two-time 2022 Grand Slam finalist and World No.2, will look to defend her MWTC title against 2021 US Open Champion and British No.1 Emma Raducanu in an intriguing women’s match on Day One.

In addition to top-class tennis action on court, the region’s leading tennis experience will also bring its traditional mix of festive family fun, interactive activities, and player meet and greets in the renowned Tennis Village.

Tickets start from AED 95 for adults and AED 45 for children and can be purchased on the event’s official website www.mubadalawtc.com. Three-day packages offer a 20 per cent saving, guaranteeing spectators a seat for the entire Championship. Premier Hospitality tickets also offer fans a premium F&B menu and courtside seating providing prime viewing, while group purchases of 15 or more tickets can access a 15 per cent discount by calling 800 86 823 or emailing customerservice@ticketmaster.ae.

More details about all available packages are available at www.mubadalawtc.com

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About Mubadala World Tennis Championship

The Mubadala World Tennis Championship was launched in 2008 by Flash Entertainment, the region’s leading events consultancy, in partnership with IMG. Now celebrating its 14th edition, it will take place from December 16-18, 2022 at the International Tennis Centre, Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Beyond the three-day tournament, the Championship is committed to creating a legacy for tennis in the UAE through various community programmes that raise awareness of the benefits of tennis and the importance of a healthy and active lifestyle.

About Flash Entertainment:

Flash Entertainment is the Middle East’s leading entertainment company pioneering the future of events and experiences across sporting events, music concerts, community events and more.

Since launching in 2008, Flash Entertainment has built a peerless global reputation by always putting fans first – hosting hundreds of major concerts, major sporting events and community and cultural events across thousands of event days for more than 10 million people.

A key partner in the development of Abu Dhabi tourism and entertainment sector, developing and producing memorable experiences for fans and partners alike.

Flash Entertainment manages a multi-million-dirham portfolio of assets, including the Etihad Park and the multi-purpose state-of-the-art Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.

For more information visit www.flashentertainment.com or email info@flashentertainment.com

About Mubadala Investment Company 

Mubadala Investment Company is a sovereign investor managing a global portfolio, aimed at generating sustainable financial returns for the Government of Abu Dhabi. 

Mubadala’s $284 billion (AED 1045 billion) portfolio spans six continents with interests in multiple sectors and asset classes. We leverage our deep sectoral expertise and long-standing partnerships to drive sustainable growth and profit, while supporting the continued diversification and global integration of the economy of the United Arab Emirates.  

For more information about Mubadala Investment Company, please visit: www.mubadala.com

 About DGrade

DGrade provides sustainable solutions for plastic and textile production by recycling plastic into clothing. Our mission is to divert plastic from landfill and reduce reliance on resources by processing up to 1 billion plastic bottles a year.

Working with a diverse range of B2B customers, we support organisations in achieving their sustainability goals by recycling their plastic and supplying clothing and accessories made with DGrade’s sustainable Greenspun™ yarn. DGrade further supports a circular economy by supplying recycled flake to packaging manufacturers.

Through our award winning Simply Bottles recycling initiative we work with hundreds of businesses, events and schools to increase recycling rates of plastic bottles through a program of education, engagement and plastic collection.

For more information visit www.dgrade.com.

Media Contact:

Rebecca Rich

Head of Marketing & CSR, DGrade FZ LLC

Al Barsha South, Dubai, UAE

Email. Rebecca.rich@dgrade.com