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Manama : Theo Oeverhaus captured pole position for the first race this weekend in the Porsche Carrera Cup Middle East (PCCME), being held in support of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2024. Oeverhaus took the leading grid place after topping the qualifying timesheet with a best lap of two minutes 01.529 seconds. Meanwhile, Robert De Haan clinched pole for race two after posting the best time amongst the second-fastest laps of each driver in qualifying. De Haan’s lap was 2:01.784. Both Oeverhaus and De Haan are on the front row for the weekend’s first sprint, scheduled for this evening at…

Manama : Carlos Sainz set the pace in the third and final Formula 1 practice session of the F1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2024—the Kingdom’s 20th anniversary F1 weekend taking place at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir. The Ferrari star topped the times in the hour-long session, held in cool conditions under the afternoon sun. The practice was part of the day’s packed programme celebrating “20 Years of a Modern Classic”. The weekend’s events are now set for a fantastic climax with the first-ever F1 Saturday (1 March) Race Day at BIC. Gates are scheduled to open to fans from 9am…

Manama, Mar. 1 (BNA): Max Verstappen stormed to an historic pole position this evening for the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2024—the Kingdom’s 20th anniversary F1 race at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir. The three-time defending world champion captured the leading grid position for Red Bull after topping an exciting qualifying held in chilly conditions under the bright floodlights of “The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East”. Verstappen will be in front of the 20-car F1 field as the grand prix is held for the very first time on a Saturday night, making for an additional spectacle in…

Manama : Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced a strategic partnership with Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB) in Bahrain, a new digital banking arm by Singapore’s Whampoa Group, based in the Kingdom. The collaboration is aimed at enhancing overall passenger experiences and travel convenience for SGB customers. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Gulf Air and Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB) was signed by Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Air Group Holding (GFG), Dr. Jeffrey Goh, and Aureole Foong, Co-Chief Executive of Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB), in the presence of Chairman of Gulf Air Group Holding…

Manama: Intense, wheel-to-wheel racing flags off today at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) as the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2024 kick starts the new F1 season. The race weekend is celebrating “20 Years of a Modern Classic”, showcasing the Kingdom of Bahrain’s landmark 20th anniversary in F1. It will be headlined by the first-ever Saturday night race in Sakhir, making for an additional spectacle to an already historic occasion. Excitement and anticipation have been building all over the world for the event, especially following pre-season testing held at BIC. Ahead of Thursday’s start to racing, F1’s superstar drivers…

Manama: The highly anticipated Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2024 gets underway today (Feb 29) at Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), officially kicking off the 2024 FIA F1 World Championship and the Kingdom of Bahrain’s 20th-anniversary celebrations in motorsport’s top flight. The global spotlight will be shining on “The Home of Motorsport in the Middle East” as F1’s superstar drivers hit the track for the first time this race weekend, showcasing “20 Years of a Modern Classic.” BIC will be welcoming fans from 9 am and gates will remain open until 11 pm. Spectators will be able to enjoy…

Mexico City : Mexico City International Airport on Tuesday said airlines have canceled 22 domestic and international flights to carry out safety checks after planes encountered ash from the Popocatepetl volcano while flying toward the capital. In a post on X, the airport said it remains open and in operation. “Specialized teams and management remain on alert and are evaluating the ash conditions,” the airport said. “At this time, the volcanic ash cloud is heading toward the Gulf of Mexico.” The airport advised travelers to stay informed through their airlines and official airport channels. The government has issued a “yellow…

Manama : His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the Honorary President of the Royal Humanitarian Foundation (RHF), today ordered the disbursement of the annual Ramadan offering to all RHF-sponsored families, marking the holy month of Ramadan 2024. HM the King instructed the RHF to oversee the disbursement of the allocated amounts to help families cater to their needs during the holy month of Ramadan. On the occasion, His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of HM the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and RHF Board of Trustees Chairman, extended thanks, appreciation and gratitude to…

Manama : Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company (Mumtalakat), the Sovereign Wealth Fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain, alongside its strategic partner Whampoa Group, a privately-held investment group headquartered in Singapore, announced today that Mumtalakat will be investing in Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB), a new digital bank backed and founded by Whampoa. The announcement was made in the presence of Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy and Chairman of Mumtalakat and Lee Han Shih and Madam Amy Lee the Co-Chairpersons of the Whampoa Group. Mumtalakat’s investment will enable SGB to effectively launch and grow its business…

Manama : Bahrain’s ongoing success in hosting and organising formula 1 races is a demonstration of its capabilities and has gained it acclaim on an international scale, said the President of the Fédération Internationale de l’ Automobile (FIA)Volunteers and Officials Commission. In remarks he gave to BNA, Abdul Aziz Al Thawadi, who is also president of the Motorsports Marshals Club (MMC), said the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and the follow up of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, have driven the significant development of the sports…