EMGAS flies high with colourful balloon at UAE Ballooning Championship

Press release

Published December 6th, 2011 - 12:36 GMT

UAE Ballooning Championship

Emirates Gas (EMGAS), a subsidiary of Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC), was one of the main sponsors of the first-ever UAE Ballooning Championship held over three days to also mark the 40^th UAE National Day celebrations.

Organised the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council, the championship was supported by the Dubai Sports Council and the Government of Dubai.

EMGAS made a distinct imprint with a colourful balloon that soared high in the skies, along with an array of hot air balloons that created a remarkable spectacle. Against the backdrop of some of Dubai’s iconic developments, the balloons attracted the attention of thousands of spectators. Other highlights of the event included night glow and release of skylamps at Meydan, which featured huge balloons with light bulbs and Chinese lanterns lighting up the city’s evening sky.

Hesham Ali Mustafa, Senior Director, ENOC Gas Marketing & General Manager – Emirates Gas said: “It was an honour for EMGAS to take part in the UAE Ballooning Championship to mark the 40^th UAE National Day. The event was truly spectacular and unique, giving a very memorable experience for the enthusiastic crowd taking part in the UAE National Day celebrations. We will continue to associate with such creative and distinctive events.”

EMGAS regularly supports community and social events apart from undertaking charity initiatives to support all sections of the society.

Background Information

Emirates Gas

Emirates Gas is the leading supplier of LP Gases in the UAE and is recognized as an authority and reference point in the industry. Well established for over 30 years and a preferred choice of customers, EMGAS with a large fleet of modern tankers has catered to the rapid industrialization of Dubai and ensured speedy and reliable gas service to consumers. Apart from LP Gas, EMGAS has diversified to supply Propane and Aerosol Propellants for various specialized requirements and applications and is now poised to grow in the International market. With well qualified and experienced human resources, EMGAS has been in the forefront of setting benchmarks in the industry and improving safety and operating standards of customers through training and technical assistance.

Company Profile

Emirates National Oil Company (ENOC)

Emirates National Oil Company Limited (ENOC) L.L.C. is a leading integrated global oil and gas player operating across the energy sector value chain. A wholly owned company of the Government of Dubai, ENOC was initially established in 1993.