Dubai, UAE: Dubai Premier Padel P1 has signed an exclusive partnership with leading automobile manufacturer KIA, which will see the South Korean company become Official Automotive Partner for the Dubai tournament.
As part of this new one-year partnership, KIA will supply transportation for the world’s top padel players competing in the Dubai Premier Padel P1, scheduled to take place at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium from November 3 -10. The inaugural tournament, organised by Gallop Global, will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Sports Council.

Ivan Modia, Dubai Premier Padel P1 Tournament Director and CEO of Gallop Global, said: “We are delighted to confirm KIA as the Official Automotive Partner of the Dubai Premier Padel P1 and confident this partnership will further cement the tournament’s status as a world-class sporting event.”

Speaking about the partnership, Mohammad Khader, President of Al Majid Motors Company, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, added: “This partnership highlights KIA’s dedication to promoting the sport of padel within the UAE. With top players from around the world competing in the Dubai Premier Padel P1, this alliance offers an excellent platform to enhance our brand presence in a country where the sport is experiencing remarkable growth.”

KIA will also display its EV9 SUV on Centre Court, offering tournament-goers a glimpse of its futuristic, sustainable design. The seven-seat flagship model delivers peak power, a driving range of up to 541km, and includes features such as a dual sunroof, digital lighting grill, and quick charging from 10 to 80 per cent in 20 minutes.

The Dubai Premier Padel P1 tournament will feature 256 players, including many of the world’s best, such as Arturo Coello, Juan Lebron, Ariana Sanchez Fallada, Beatriz Gonzalez, and Alejandro Galan. The prize pool for the week-long event is €470,000 (Dh1.89 million), with tickets on sale now at PlatinumList.net starting from Dh60. For more information visit dubaipremierpadel.ae.

About Gallop Global
Founded in 2023, Gallop Global leads in strategic investment and IP development, creating grand-scale projects that offer multiple opportunities to stakeholders. The company has quickly established an extensive portfolio of sports, media, investment, and entertainment businesses, including but not limited to the Dubai Premier Padel P1, the Dubai Challenge Cup, and the Dubai Padel Cup.

Headquartered in Dubai, Gallop Global aims to contribute to the growth, development, and expansion of the sports, media, and entertainment industry in the GCC through strategic partnerships and investments. It is constantly exploring innovative investment opportunities and welcomes collaborations with businesses, organisations, and industry individuals who share its passion for growth, development, and excellence. To learn more about Gallop’s investments and how it is making a difference in sports, media, and entertainment in the GCC region, visit: http://Gallop.Global 
 
About KIA Corporation
Kia (www.kia.com) is a global mobility brand with a vision to create sustainable mobility solutions for consumers, communities, and societies around the world. Since 1944 Kia has been providing mobility solutions. With 52,000 employees worldwide, a presence in more than 190 markets, and manufacturing facilities in six countries, the company today sells around three million vehicles a year. Kia is spearheading the popularization of electrified and battery electric vehicles and developing a growing range of mobility services, encouraging millions of people around the world to explore the best ways of getting around. The company's brand slogan – ‘Movement that inspires’ – reflects Kia’s commitment to inspire consumers through its products and services.