Bahrain firms urged to back sporting eventsBahrain Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has called on businesses and also the tourism industry to co-operate with government agencies to promote such big events as the 21st Gulf Cup and the Formula One race. BCCI chairman More… |
Kylie, Maya dazzle Abu Dhabi F1 crowdAustralian pop princess Kylie Minogue opened the first of the Yasalam After-Race Concerts with a glittering performance at du Arena, Yas Island before thousands of her thrilling fans followed by stunning Lebanese singer Maya Diab and others. More… |
Bahrain F1 on track for 2013Bahrain’s Formula One Grand Prix will be held on April 21, the fourth in next year’s 20-race championship calendar, according to the governing International AutomobileFederation (FIA). Bahrain has hosted several motors More… |
Batelco, Huawei in key F1 tieupTop Bahrain telecom operator Batelco said it has partnered with Huawei to deliver a more interactive racing experience to its guests at the company's corporate lounge hosted at the 2012 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. Huawei is a leading More… |
Bahrain firm boosts Nissan car fleetDadabai Group of Companies' subsidiary Avenue Car Rental and Leasing has purchased 100 units of various models of Nissan cars for its fleet. Among the vehicles are Sunny, Tiida, Altima, Maxima and SUVs Pathfinder, Xterra, Qashqai, X-Trails More… |
F1 chiefs give green light to Bahrain GPFormula One will race in Bahrain as scheduled next week despite security concerns and calls from anti-government activists for the grand prix to be cancelled, the sport's decision makers said on Friday. The governing International Auto More… |
F1 body monitoring events in BahrainFormula One's governing body kept a close eye on the situation in Bahrain on Friday as calls for this month's grand prix to be postponed gathered pace due to continuing violence. On a day when protestors clashed with police w More… |
Bahrain hotel in $3.9m F1 revampOne of Bahrain's oldest four-star hotels has undergone a BD1.5 million ($3.97 million) facelift as it prepares to welcome guests for the upcoming Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. The Gulf Gate Hotel, located in the heart of Manama's business d More… |
Hamilton wins pole in Malaysia F1Lewis Hamilton put his McLaren on pole for the Malaysian Grand Prix on Saturday, as the team locked up the front row of the starting grid for the second race in a row. The Briton clocked one minute 36.219 seconds in the third round of qual More… |
F1 champs raring to hit Bahrain tracksFormula One world champions Sebastian Vettel and Michael Schumacher have backed the decision to go ahead with next month's Grand Prix in Bahrain. Mercedes driver Schumacher said he is 'pretty relaxed about going there,' adding More… |








