DHL UAE to deliver at 2006 Dubai Desert Classic

Featuring Tiger Woods, Ernie Els, Retief Goosen and Colin Montgomerie, the $2.4 million Dubai Desert Classic tees off at the Emirates Golf Club from February 2-5 with DHL UAE involved in transporting marketing materials from around the world to the Dubai Aluminium (DUBAL)-sponsored tournament.

"DHL are once again proud to be sponsors of the Dubai Desert Classic in 2006," said Scott Dunn, Marketing Manager, DHL UAE.

"Over the years DHL has grown significantly here in the UAE as the country continues to race forward and prospers. DHL has nearly 30 years history in the UAE and our continued investment in the country and support of major events such as the DDC is testimony of our deep commitment to the Emirates."

Alluding to the qualities of the Desert Classic, Dunn added: "At DHL our staff are competitive, they are proud, they play fair, learn to adapt and change clubs when in the rough - many of the attributes the winner of this year's Desert Classic will need to win."

Besides DUBAL as the main sponsor, CNN International, Nakheel, Emaar and Samsung as co-sponsors, other Desert Classic sponsors include: Emirates as official airline and Hole In One Sponsor; official caterer, hotel and challenge match sponsor Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa; Official Bank National Bank of Dubai; official courtesy car BMW; and event newspaper Gulf News.