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The 2011 Championship Sponsors

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DP World is one of the largest marine terminal operators in the world, with 50 terminals and 11 new developments across 31 countries. Its dedicated, experienced and professional team of nearly 30,000 people serves customers in some of the most dynamic economies in the world.

DP World aims to enhance customers’ supply chain efficiency by effectively managing container, bulk and other terminal cargo.

The company constantly invests in terminal infrastructure, facilities and people, working closely with customers and business partners to provide quality services today and tomorrow, when and where customers need them.

In taking this customer-centric approach, DP World is building on the established relationships and superior level of service demonstrated at its flagship Jebel Ali facility in Dubai, which has been voted “Best Seaport in the Middle East” for 16 consecutive years.

In 2009, DP World handled more than 43.4 million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent container units) across its portfolio from the Americas to Asia. With a pipeline of expansion and development projects in key growth markets, including India, China and the Middle East, capacity is expected to rise to around 95 million TEU over the next ten years as per market demand.

www.dpworld.com
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The privileged association between Rolex and golf dates back to 1967, when Arnold Palmer became a Rolex Testimonee. Since then, based on common values of precision and excellence, the brand’s relationship with the sport has continuously grown and prospered. Today Rolex is associated both with the most prestigious entities governing golf worldwide and the principal professional tours and competitions. Rolex numbers among its Testimonees some 20 of the top players on the professional circuit. As a partner of the European Tour, Rolex is proud to be Premiere Partner of the last event in the season long Race to Dubai. www.rolex.com
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Since its launch in 1985, Emirates has grown to become one of the largest international airlines in the world. It believes sports sponsorship is key to connecting with the passengers it serves on its global network of more than 100 destinations. The Dubai-based carrier has a vast sponsorship portfolio spanning a number of sports in addition to golf, including football, cricket, tennis, sailing and rugby. As a leading supporter of golf across the globe, Emirates is the Official Airline of 15 events, including the 2010 Ryder Cup, while in 2012 it is the Official Partner of the European Team. Eight of the 14 other tournaments it sponsors are on the European Tour International Schedule, including the Dubai World Championship, the Avantha Masters (India), Malaysian Open, Austrian Golf Open, BMW International Open (Germany), WGC – HSBC Champions (China), Barclays Singapore Open and the UBS Hong Kong Open, while it also supports the Australian PGA Championship, Australian Open Championship and the Thailand Open, as well as the Japan Open Golf Championship (Men’s, Ladies and Seniors).

www.emirates.com
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BMW Golfsport – JOY LOVES TO DRIVE.

BMW entered the world of golf in 1982 with a tournament series for amateurs. This has become one of the largest and most attractive in the world, the BMW Golf Cup International.

BMW moved into the professional game in 1989, with the BMW International Open. Today, it is hard to imagine international golf without BMW as a strong partner. BMW is the only brand represented on all the major tours, spearheaded by the BMW PGA Championship in Wentworth and the BMW Championship in Chicago.

As Partner of the European Tour, and Official Partner and Official Car of The 2010 Ryder Cup, BMW is an outstanding Partner on the PGA European Tour.

www.bmw.com
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The Saeed & Mohammed Al Naboodah Group was established in 1958 and, as one of the UAE’s leading brand names, offers a diverse portfolio of services and products. The family owned business is run independently as well as in partnership with some of the world’s leading brands. (www.alnaboodah.com)
Consisting of more than 20 companies, the Group is active in four key fields; construction, commercial, investments, and real estate.
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“Atlantis, The Palm is a 1,539 room, ocean-themed destination resort located at the centre of the crescent of the man-made Palm Island in Dubai. This US$1.5 billion joint venture project was developed with Dubai Government owned, Istithmar. Opened in September 2008, the resort utilises the 46 hectares site with 17 hectares of water park amusement, further marine and entertainment attractions and a collection of some of the most renowned world-class chefs including Nobu, Giorgio Locatelli, Santi Santamaria and Michel Rostang. Atlantis, The Palm offers an unprecedented entertainment centre, an impressive collection of luxury boutiques and shops and extensive meeting and convention facilities. It is home to one of the largest open-air marine habitats in the world, with some 65,000 marine animals in lagoons and displays including The Lost Chambers, a maze of underwater corridors and passageways providing a journey through ancient Atlantis.” www.atlantisthepalm.com
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CNN has become synonymous with fast, accurate and impartial coverage since it went on air as the world’s first 24-hour news channel in 1980. CNN’s branded networks and services across television, radio, mobile services and the Internet are available to more than one billion people in more than 200 countries and territories, and has global and local reach through 47 bureaux worldwide. CNN also broadcasts a range of feature and documentary programming on business, sport, travel, and the environment. In addition to its flagship television services and international website, CNN is also distributed across a range of IPTV and VOD services and accessible on mobile devices through CNN Mobile. www.CNNInternational.com
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The National - Abu Dhabi Media Company’s first English newspaper - was born out of a vision that recognises the key role that a free, professional and enlightened press plays in national development. Founded by Martin Newland, The National was launched in April 2008 to provide the country’s first genuinely national and international newspaper produced in the United Arab Emirates. Now headed by Hassan Fattah, The National continues to lead the region in analytical content and comment. The National is put together by more than 250 reporters and writers drawn from leading publications around the world, with section editors from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, the Press Association and British broadsheets The Times and The Daily Telegraph. The National’s editorial is supported by award winning design and internationally acclaimed photographers. Visit The National online at www.thenational.ae
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