Mahendra Singh Dhoni Becomes Brand Ambassador For Dubai-Based Company
Mahendra Singh Dhoni has signed a three-year multi-million dollar deal with Dubai-based premium hospitality and event management company Grand Midwest Group as its official brand ambassador.
- Press Trust of India
- Updated: November 27, 2015 01:45 pm IST
India's One-Day International cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has bagged his first endorsement deal outside the country, roped in to be the brand ambassador of Dubai-based hospitality and event management company Grand Midwest Group for three years.(Mahendra Singh Dhoni Set for Domestic Cricket Comeback After Eight Years)
"It is announced today (Friday) that Dubai-based premium hospitality and event management company Grand Midwest Group has signed a three-year multi-million dollar deal with Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its official brand ambassador," a press release stated.
Established by UAE businessman Zafar Shah Khan, the Grand Midwest Group owns hotel properties in Dubai, United Kingdom and Ireland.
The company also has interests in the entertainment business in India and currently owns a local cricket team in the UAE.
The group's event management arm - GM Sports - was recently in the news for announcing the launch of a Twenty20 international cricket tournament called the Masters Champions League (MCL), which is scheduled to be played starting end of January next year.
"This is my first endorsement deal outside India and I would like to take this opportunity to thank Grand Midwest Group for welcoming me to the UAE. It's a company and a brand that resonates well with me and I look forward to working with them," said Dhoni.