Gulf News supports Dubai Ladies Masters

Dubai: A strong supporter of several sports events in the region, Gulf News have once again stepped in to support the Dubai Ladies Masters, one of the premier stops on the Ladies European Tour. The event takes place at Emirates Golf Club from December 8 to 14.

The 2008 event will leave an indelible imprint in the history of women's golf, with Annika Sorenstam playing her last competitive event, and Gulf News will be right there to cover the historic moment first-hand.

Duleep George, Executive Director Marketing and Sales, Gulf News, said: "We at Gulf News are delighted to continue our support to one of the premier international sporting events of the region. Gulf News is committed to supporting events that promote Dubai to an international audience. We have also been involved with nearly all the major sporting events of the region, since their inception and will continue to support them through our sponsorship and our editorial coverage."

Promoted and organised by golf in DUBAi, the Dubai Ladies Masters will have a star-cast spearheaded by Sorenstam. The Ladies European Tour event is expected to attract many spectators, who can all come and enjoy the festivities free of charge.

Privilege

Mohammad Buamaim, vice-chairman & CEO, golf in DUBAi, said: "Once again Gulf News has joined hands with us in promoting and organising the Dubai Ladies Masters and we at Golf in Dubai consider it to be a privilege to have a pioneering media giant like Gulf News on board. They are the leader in the publishing industry and will deliver informative and engaging news with solid coverage of the event."

Gulf News have been sponsoring events since its inception, most notably with golf in DUBAi's flagship event, the Dubai Desert Classic, and also the Dubai Tennis Championships, Dubai World Cup and the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship.

'golf in DUBAi' is backed by Dubal (Dubai Aluminium) as the main partner and Emirates-NBD, MasterCard, Jumeirah Hotels, Emirates, BMW, Jumeirah Golf Estates, Gulf News, Omega and CNN as additional partners.