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Monumentum sponsorship report · The National · data as of 4 Oct 2026
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3Properties sponsored
2Confirmed in 2026
2Passion points
2026Latest deal
3 of 3 rows confirmed on their sourceHow we check
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Sponsorships
Season by season, then every row newest first with what our check found on its source.
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Media · Event · 2026
Listed under "Media Partners".
Media · Event · 2025
Media Partner listed on the Abu Dhabi Art Media Partners wall (page carries no edition label; attributed to 2025, the fair's final edition).
Against media & entertainment peers
Confirmed deals only. The full media & entertainment leaderboard.
| Brand | Properties | 2026 deals | Campaigns | Main passion point | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The National | 3 | 2 | 0 | Culture, arts and literature | 2026 |
| CNN | 4 | 5 | 0 | Kabaddi, hockey, tennis and more | 2026 |
| Khaleej Times | 4 | 3 | 0 | Kabaddi, hockey, tennis and more | 2027 |
| SRMG | 2 | 1 | 0 | Film | 2026 |
| ITP Media Group | 2 | 0 | 1 | Running and fitness | 2027 |
Where peers sponsor and The National doesn't
| Property | Peers on it |
|---|---|
| Dubai World Cup | CNN, Khaleej Times |
| LEAP | CNN |
| DP World ILT20 | Khaleej Times |
| Red Sea International Film Festival | SRMG |
| Dubai Desert Classic | CNN |
| Dubai Fitness Challenge | ITP Media Group |
| Dubai Marathon | ITP Media Group |
| Abu Dhabi T10 | Khaleej Times |
People
Marketing leaders reported in The National roles in the trade press, latest first. A role is shown as reported on its date and may have changed since.
| Name | Role | Reported | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rania MasriChief Brand and Marcomms Officer, IMI | Chief Brand and Marcomms Officer, IMI | 20 Nov 2024 | Communicate Online |
Questions people ask
What does The National sponsor?
The National has 3 confirmed sponsorship properties on record, mostly in culture, arts and literature, then kabaddi, hockey, tennis and more, including Art Dubai, Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open, Abu Dhabi Art. The latest is dated 2026.
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From gulf.monumentum.in/brand/the-national, by C4E. Every row is dated and checked against its public source; how we check: gulf.monumentum.in/how-we-check.