DOYLES - CHIEF OF THE TRADE

DOYLES has been announced as the platinum sponsor of this year's Oil Barons Ball, the event of the year in the oil and gas industry's social calendar.

The pressure-control equipment manufacturing company will be the prime sponsor of the red carpet gala, which will be rolled out on the lawns of Dubai's Emirates Golf Club on November 21 to celebrate the Ball's 6th year.

The event, held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, President, Department of Civil Aviation Government of Dubai, and Chairman of the Emirates Group, is devised and organized by Reflex Publishing and celebrates the crowning of a new Oil Baron.  This prestigious event attracts thousands of heads of international energy companies, VIPs and dignitaries every year.

Houston based DOYLES identifies the Middle East as an important business centre and recognizes the opportunities within the oil and gas industry in the region.  The company, whose products are already prevalent within the region, is proud to be supporting such an important industry event, which sees the crowning of the Oil Baron of 2008.

Eileen Michael, Managing Director at Reflex Publishing, said: "The Oil Barons Ball has become the premier social and networking event for the energy industry, with its reputation attracting sponsorship from global companies."

"It is undoubtedly a fantastic evening to spend enjoying great entertainment and great company.  The Ball attracts the most influential movers and shakers from the energy sector.  We are all thoroughly looking forward to another fantastically successful and enjoyable year."

DOYLES, a manufacturer of pressure-control equipment, will be the platinum sponsor of the star-studded event, with only a handful of tables remaining it looks set to sell out soon.

Dan Henderson at DOYLES, said: "We are delighted to be the platinum sponsors for such a prestigious event and the company is proud to be affiliated with the Oil Barons Ball, this event is the most pivotal in the industry and we are pleased to have established a relationship with it."

Guests will be treated to a welcome reception before making their way to their table on the lawns of the exclusive Emirates golf course.  Entertainment this year brings the chart topping Grease Lightning singers and dancers and a special show "Rock Through The Ages" promise to show Dubai a performance like its never seen before.

Reflex Events has announced the dates for the Oil Barons Ball Calgary, June 6th 2009 in conjunction with DMG World Media.  Michael added, "We are delighted to announce the Oil Barons Ball Calgary, it's been a year in the planning but now we are ready to share the success of the Dubai event in Canada.

Tickets cost AED 1150 per person and a table of ten can be booked for AED 10,000.  For more information, or to make a booking, visit www.theoilbaronsball.com/dubai, email dubai@theoilbaronsball.com or call +97143910 830.