Dubal reinforces commitment to the Omega Dubai Desert Classic

Industrial giant Dubai Aluminium (DUBAL) has reinforced its commitment to making Dubai the ‘hub’ for all things golf by extending its support to the Omega Dubai Desert Classic‚ which celebrates its 25th anniversary early next year.

Operating one of the world’s largest single-site primary aluminium smelters, DUBAL has been associated with this longest-running European Tour event in Asia and the Middle East, since its inception in 1989. DUBAL’s renewed support underlines the company’s resolve to back community initiatives and the broader goals of the Dubai and UAE governments.
World number one Tiger Woods, European number one Henrik Stenson and Northern Ireland’s Rory McIlory‚ among other past champions‚ will headline a stellar field for the 25th edition of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club in what will possibly be the strongest field ever assembled for an event outside the majors. These three top-ranked players will also feature in the Champions Challenge on Tuesday, January 28. This 18-hole stroke-play showpiece will see former winners of the event contest for a $600,000 prize fund while reliving memorable moments on the Majlis course.

Widely regarded as an industrial flagship of the UAE and one of the largest non-oil contributors to Dubai’s economy, DUBAL celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2014, an achievement which mirrors the city’s phenomenal growth. “The year 2014 holds special significance for the Omega Dubai Desert Classic and DUBAL as we both celebrate a landmark in our journey towards a common goal of promoting world-class events that showcase the city of Dubai across the world,” said Mohammed A. Yahya, Manager:- Corporate Relations & International Affairs, DUBAL. “Naturally, we are delighted to be part of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic, a premier golf event which provides a fantastic platform to promote golf and show the world that DUBAL and the UAE are leading players.”

Mohamed Juma Buamaim, vice-chairman and CEO of ‘golf in DUBAi’, lauded the support of DUBAL in raising the global profile of the tournament through its continued support since 1992 — for 19 years as the main sponsor of the event. “We feel privileged to have DUBAL as our sponsors. The company’s devotion to the development of sport is certainly a source of confidence for all event organisers‚” he said. “With the great support of prestigious sponsors like DUBAL and the presence of high ranked golfers boosting the field, we can expect a huge number of people turning up to be part of our anniversary celebrations.”

‘golf in DUBAi’ is backed by Omega as the title sponsor and DUBAL as the sponsor. The co-sponsors are: CNN, Drydocks World & Maritime World, Emirates NBD, Gulf News, Mercedes-Benz and wasl while Dubai Duty Free, Carpetland and Motivate are the Patrons in golf in DUBAi’s drive to showcase the emirate’s vibrant golfing scene to a worldwide audience.

2013 Omega Dubai Desert Classic champion Stephen Gallacher of Scotland drives the ball at Emirates Golf Club