New Abu Dhabi Open Signals PSA Breakthrough In UAE

A new Super Series Platinum event at the end of the year signals the return of the United Arab Emirates as an additional country destination on the Professional Squash Association Tour calendar.

The $125,000 Abu Dhabi Open will take place from 6-11 December, following two days of qualifying from 4 December.

The Abu Dhabi Open marks the first event in the UAE since the Dubai Classic, won by Jansher Khan, in September 1993.

"This is great news for the continuing expansion of the PSA Tour and considerably strengthens our status in the region," said the PSA's Interim Chief Executive Ted Wallbutton. "We are indebted to PSA member Amr Mansi for helping to get this new event off the ground - and are certain that UAE squash fans can look forward to a star-studded entry list."