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Seven-time F1 world champion won a drama-filled Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2020 this evening at a brilliantly floodlit Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir. The Red Bull pair of Max Verstappen and Alexander Albon joined Hamilton on the podium. READ MORE: Lewis Hamilton wins Bahrain Grand Prix F1

Seven-time F1 world champion won a drama-filled Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2020 this evening at a brilliantly floodlit Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in Sakhir. Hamilton crossed the finish line under safety car conditions, as the chequered flag was waved by National Taskforce for Combatting the Coronavirus (COVID-19) member and Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) Hospital Infectious Disease Consultant and Microbiologist Lt Col Dr Manaf Al Qahtani. The Red Bull pair of Max Verstappen and Alexander Albon joined Hamilton on the podium. READ MORE: Verstappen beats Hamilton in final practice for Bahrain GP Dr Al Qahtani was one of…

The overall construction work on the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Center project in Sakhir is 11% completed, while the percentage of work on the foundations is about 80%. The foundations of the exhibition halls, the central foyer and service buildings have been completed and the concrete work for the upper floors has reached various stages. Esam bin Abdullah Khalaf, Minister of Works, Municipalities Affairs and Urban Planning, and Zayed bin Rashid Al Zayani, Minister of Industry, Trade and Tourism and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority, today visited the project in Sakhir…

Considered the biggest powerhouse in MMA around the world, the Bahrain national team, currently ranked number one in the IMMAF national rankings, has consistently expanded its sphere of influence and positive results. The first IMMAF World medalist representing the Kingdom of Bahrain in a female division is now recognized as one of the top athletes globally, being nominated to the most important award offered by the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation: the 2020 IMMAF Amateur MMA Awards Submission specialist Sabrina de Sousa made waves during her world championship debut in 2019 when she won the title of the tournament held…

Residents will be able to enjoy free parking during the holiday weekend to mark Commemoration Day and the 49th UAE National Day. Sharjah On Sunday, Sharjah Municipality announced that public parking in the city will be free of charge from Tuesday, December 1 until Thursday December 3. The paid parking system will resume on Saturday, December 5. Ali Ahmed Abu Ghazien, Director of Public Parking Department at Sharjah Municiplaity, pointed out that parking inspectors will continue to monitor parking lots to detect any misuse of the parking spaces, such as double or wrong parking, among other violations. “This decision excludes…

A Singaporean woman, who was infected with the novel coronavirus in March when she was pregnant, has given birth to a baby with antibodies against the virus, offering a new clue as to whether the infection can be transferred from mother to child. The baby was born this month without COVID-19 but with the virus antibodies, the Straits Times newspaper reported on Sunday, citing the mother. “My doctor suspects I have transferred my COVID-19 antibodies to him during my pregnancy,” Celine Ng-Chan told the paper. Ng-Chan had been mildly ill from the disease and was discharged from hospital after two-and-a-half…

Bahrain Diabetes Society held a virtual marathon under the patronage of Supreme Council for Health (SCH) President Lieutenant-General Dr Shaikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa. The Ministry of Health, Bapco and other societies, civil society institutions and individuals also took part in the sporting event held online for the first time in the Kingdom. Dr Shaikh Mohammed, also Bahrain Diabetes Society Chairman, said that the Kingdom joined the other countries and health organisations to mark the World Diabetes Day celebrated this year under the theme “The Nurse and Diabetes”. He stressed Bahrain’s keenness on marking the special day and on…

Bahrain Victorious has won the team trial time mixed relay for professionals, which was organized by Bahrain Cycling Association. Led by HM the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, outclassed 129 cylists who took part in the relay race. READ MORE: HH Shaikh Nasser wins 160-km race HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa posted a picture of his participation along with his triumphant team, which finished first. Captained by HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa, Victorious also featured teammates Christine Blumfield, Eric Watson and Ahmed Madan. Bahrain Cycling Team, which included Mansour…

The Abu Dhabi Ports has announced it will store and distribute more than 70 million COVID-19 vaccines as part of its efforts to supports the global fights against COVID-19. To that end, the region’s premier facilitator of logistics, transport, and trade said it has dedicated a 19,000 sqm temperature-controlled warehouse – one of the region’s largest pharmaceutical logistics facilities at the Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) for vaccine storage and distribution. The entity affirmed it is playing a vital role in the global fight against COVID-19, using its enhanced logistics capabilities to store and distribute more than 70m COVID-19…

Facebook-owned Instagram is now allowing advertisers to create sponsored ads from user accounts and the feature is part of its update to branded content ads. Branded content ads were introduced last year as a way for influencers to identify when their posts are sponsored by a company or brand. Till today, Branded Content ads could only be created by promoting the existing posts from creators. “Instagram is now launching a new workflow where advertisers can create Branded Content ads without the need for creators to post organically on Instagram first,” the company said in a recent blog post. Now brands have…