DUBAI, May 8 - Dubai''s industrial flagship Dubai Aluminium (DUBAL) and ''golf in DUBAi'' have once again joined forces to reinforce their commitment to promoting Dubai as the global commercial and sporting hub.

Currently ranked as the world''s largest modern smelter with a captive power station, DUBAL is no stranger to the fairways and greens of Dubai, having associated with the Omega Dubai Desert Classic since 1992 and the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters since its inception in 2006 - and the extension of their contract reflects on the company''s drive to support community initiatives and the broader goals of the Dubai Government.

DUBAI, Negotiations are at an advanced stage for the launch of a Middle East golf tour, intended to become a stepping stone for professionals in the region who have aspirations of earning places on the bigger and more established tours around the world.

The idea came from Morocco about three years ago and is now being pursued vigorously by leading figures of ''golf in DUBAi'', who organise the Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club.

DUBAI, May 1 -- One score year and one. The association between Dubai Duty Free and the Omega Dubai Desert Classic since the inception of the European Tour event in 1989 has grown with time.

It goes to a whole new level with the award-winning airport retail operation signing up a fresh contract with ''golf in DUBAI'' --- the promoters and organisers of the premier tournament in the Middle East along with the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters –- to support Dubai''s rapid expansion as a major global commercial and sporting destination.

DUBAI, Feb 6 - ''golf in DUBAi'' has transferred ownership of the company to the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD) in a move which will see the promoters and organisers of the world-class golfing events play a much wider role in developing the emirate as a centre of business and leisure excellence.

"We are proud to announce that golf in DUBAi will now function under the ICD umbrella and we look forward to seeking their advice and guidance in achieving goals which are mutually beneficial," said Mohamed Juma Buamaim, vice-chairman and CEO of golf in DUBAi - the promoters and organisers of the premier Omega Dubai Desert Classic and the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters events.

DUBAI, Dec 12 - South Korea''s In Kyung Kim comfortably kept up her dominance despite a late charge from Michelle Wie to win the Omega Dubai Ladies Masters on Saturday.

The world number 13 closed with a tidy 68 for an impressive tournament total of 18-under-par 270 to beat American sensation by a good three shots. Feeling far more relaxed after completing her fall examination, the Stanford sophomore fired a sizzling 65 - the day''s best score - but it wasn''t enough in the end.