Jun 03, 2009 (WAM): Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of Dubai Sports Council HH Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum unveiled at a special ceremony today, the official logo of the Beach Football World Cup 2009 Dubai. The ceremony held in Dubai was attended by officials of Beach Football International Federation, Dubai Sports Council and senior sports personalities. Sheikh Hamdan received the official football for the championship and signed on it, while the 3-D logo of the event flashed on a massive screen. Sheikh Hamdan then launched the official portal of the FIFA Beach Soccer in Arabic language.

Speaking on this occasion, Secretary General of the Dubai Sports Council Dr. Ahmed Al Sharief hailed the support extended by Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum to sports.