Dubai: The just-concluded Omega Dubai Ladies Masters marked the fifth year of its association with Dubai Aluminium Company Limited (Dubal), which had been one of the main supporters of the European Tour event.

"Dubal is honoured and privileged to have been involved in the Dubai Ladies Masters since its inception, and to watch it grow over the years into an internationally acclaimed tournament that attracts the world's top lady golfers," Mohammad Yahya, Manager Corporate Relations and International Affairs, said.

"As a responsible corporate citizen, Dubal proudly invests our company's time, financial resources and expertise in community-based initiatives that support the broader goals of the Dubai government — which include establishing our city as a world-class leisure, sporting and business hub.

"Being a high-profile event, the PGA European Tour-sanctioned Dubai Ladies Masters focuses the eyes of the sporting world on Dubai every year, simultaneously spawning international interest in our city and emirate."

Yahya adds that Dubal also leverages its sponsorship of the annual Dubai Ladies Masters to build relationships with the company's local suppliers and business associates.

"As in prior years, we invited these valued partners to our hospitality chalet, giving them the opportunity to watch the 2010 Dubai Ladies Masters tournament in a very comfortable setting," he said.

"It's just one of the ways in which we express our gratitude for their support, which helps us nurture long-term mutually-beneficial partnerships."

Dubal is also a sponsoring partner of the annual 2011 Dubai Desert Classic Golf Tournament., which is scheduled to take place at the same venue from February 10-13.