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Manama: Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), “The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East”, today announced a record sell-out crowd for the final day of the 2023 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. The 36,000 spectators who witnessed another incredible race under the lights in Sakhir was the highest single day attendance in the race’s 19-year history, with a total of 99,500 attending over the weekend. Commenting on the conclusion of the 2023 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, Arif Rahimi, Chairman of Bahrain International Circuit, said: “I congratulate Max Verstappen on his first ever victory in Bahrain, for what was…

Manama : The fan activities at the highly anticipated Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2023 get underway Thursday with the F1 Pit Lane Walk, open to all ticket holders at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir. The popular activity gives fans the incredible opportunity to see the top flight’s teams and their cars up close while in the F1 pit lane, as they get ready for the biggest weekend of the year from Friday to Sunday (3 to 5 March) at “The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East”. BIC will open its gates for Thursday’s pit lane…

Manama : President of Customs Shaikh Ahmed bin Hamad Al Khalifa has participated in the 57th regional meeting of Directors of Customs in North Africa, the Far East and the Middle East held at the Arab League in Egypt. He also participated in the 43rd meeting of the Arab Customs Directors at the Arab League.

Muharraq : Almost seven million passengers passed through Bahrain International Airport (BIA) in 2022, a meeting by Bahrain Airport Company’s (BAC) Airport Facilitation Committee heard. BIA welcomed 6.9 million passengers, a 127.5% jump from three million in 2021, and only 29% less than pre-pandemic figures of 9.6 million in 2019. The committee, which convened for its sixth meeting, is tasked with reviewing the operational facilitation of passengers, crew, and baggage at BIA. The committee discussed a range of topics, including BIA’s performance figures for the year, which saw aircraft traffic movements surge from 51,000, in 2021 to 82,000, just 15%…

Manama : Malca Amit a logistics provider in the field of transportation and storage of high-value goods, has inaugurated its first regional office in Bahrain. With a global team of 1,500+ members in over 20 locations across the world Malca Amit offers comprehensive services for high-value goods. Its global vaulting facilities are situated in Bangkok, Singapore, Zurich, Toronto, London, New York, and Hong Kong. Malca Amit provides services in logistics, secure storage and transportation, customs brokerage, and special operations for high-net-worth individuals, international banks, and companies in the luxury goods industry. The company will offer multiple services out of Bahrain…

Houston : When Nikola Jokic was presented with the game ball by Denver coach Michael Malone after recording his 100th career triple-double, Malone said the superstar seemed almost embarrassed by the gesture. “He is a unique person who doesn’t want any of the attention or credit,” Malone said. “He just wants to go about his business and help this team win its first championship.” Jokic had 14 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for his NBA-leading 24th triple-double this season and his 15th in the last 20 games, and the Nuggets beat the Houston Rockets 133-112 on Tuesday night. The…

Manama : A ceremony was held today to distribute the 12th edition of the HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa Award for Productive Families 2023 at Sharifa Alawadhi Youth and Children Club. HRH Princess Sabeeka bint Ibrahim Al Khalifa, Wife of His Majesty the King and Supreme Council for Women (SCW) President, deputises Injaz Bahrain Chairperson HH Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa to attend the prize distribution ceremony. HH Shaikha Hessa bint Khalifa Al Khalifa handed over the prizes to the top three wines – the family of Wafa Dawood Salman (Best Productive Family), Majida Mahdi Ahmed (Best…

Manama : Bahrain International Circuit’s (BIC) incredible line-up of off-track family entertainment at this weekend’s Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2023 will be raising emotions of different kinds with two exciting attractions that will surely be favourites amongst race-goers. For the first time at the Kingdom’s F1 spectacle, BIC has brought in The Beast, the world’s biggest inflatable structure featuring all kinds of obstacles to be enjoyed by people of all ages. To add to that, BIC is bringing back its bone-tingling Haunted House—a widely popular lure at past F1 weekends. Both attractions will be on hand at…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today issued Edict (12) of 2023 on restructuring the Higher Committee for Persons with Disabilities, based on the proposal of the Minister of Social Development, and following the approval of the Cabinet. According to the edict, the Higher Committee for Persons with Disabilities shall be chaired by the Minister of Social Development, and comprise the following members: 1-Assistant Undersecretary for Social Welfare and Rehabilitation, representing the Ministry of Social Development. 2-Director of the Social Rehabilitation Directorate, representing the Ministry of Social Development. 3-Director…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa was at the forefront of those who welcomed the Representative of HM the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, and Captain of the Royal Endurance Team, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, upon his return to the kingdom, following his success in winning first place in the FEI Endurance World Championship. HH Shaikh Nasser outclassed 126 jockeys representing 36 countries in the 160-kilometre race in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, bringing home a new global achievement that adds to the kingdom’s rich record of regional, continental…