Emirates Airline is to be the Principal Partner of Rugby World Cup Sevens 2009, which will make history by being staged in Dubai for the first time.
The 24-team Men's tournament and 16-team Women's tournament, being hosted by the Arabian Gulf Rugby Football Union, will take place on 5th - 7th March 2009 at Emirates' new state-of-the-art rugby complex, currently being constructed off the Al Ain Road close to Dubailand. The event will break new ground by being the first ever Rugby World Cup to incorporate both a men's and a women's competition.
The agreement to become Principal Partner at Rugby World Cup Sevens 2009, sees Emirates Airline extend its rugby sponsorship portfolio even further, underlining the company's credentials as one of the sport's premier supporters.
Gary Chapman, President Group Services and Dnata, Emirates Group, said:
'We are delighted to be supporting Rugby World Cup Sevens 2009 and are eagerly looking forward to next year's kick-off. Emirates has a proud record of sponsoring international sevens rugby which stretches back to 1988, and our involvement with Rugby World Cup Sevens enables us to continue supporting the global development of the sport and the growth of the women's game.'
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