BIC’s expertise in global motorsport showcased at inaugural F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Manama, December 11 (BNA) Bahrain’s key role in the international motorsport community was once again highlighted as teams of professionals from the Bahrain International Circuit led by Sheikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, CEO of the center, supported the local organizers. At the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia for the first time ever.

The highly anticipated event, which marked the 21st and penultimate round of the 2021 Formula 1 World Championship, took place from 3-5 December at the all-new Jeddah Corniche Circuit and garnered high acclaim and huge global interest in the first race of the weekend.

Sheikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, CEO of the Bahrain International Circuit, said:

“It was a great honor to be asked to support the organizers of the first Formula 1 Grand Prix in Saudi Arabia, a testament to the team’s expertise and professionalism at the Bahrain International Circuit.

Our motorsports management expertise has become a major export worldwide, with BIC supporting several new races going back to Abu Dhabi in 2009, to other places including Baku and India over the years.

I am extremely proud of the level of the team at BIC and our ability to offer our expertise at the highest level in the global motorsport industry.”

Bank Information Center specialists have supported local regulators in various areas, including:

Samantha Samaan, Director of Bahrain International Circuit Operations, led the logistics team at the Bahrain Information Center to coordinate all requirements with logistics, visas and facilities management.

The team also supported the preparation and logistical coordination at the race site in addition to sanitation operations led by Mohamed Youssef.

Bishara Abdo Bishara, Senior Director of Safety, Security and Governmental Affairs led his team in consulting and operating security operations and protocols related to COVID-19.

The ICT Safety and Security team at the Bahrain Information Center also assisted with the procedures and coordination of the PCR test, test results and appointment services, as well as setting up the racing helpline.

The Managing Director of the Bahrain Information Center Abdul Rahman Qaratah led his team in the process of receiving and welcoming all arrivals to Jeddah Airport. They also provided support in managing hotel rooms, arrival lists and charter flights.

BIC also provided an operational team with track sweeping support, including providing BIC’s track sweeper.

The support from the Bank Information Center follows a number of other advisory projects the department has worked on and has become a ‘go to’ team for new venues looking to establish their own F1 operations.

In previous years, BIC supported Grand Prix races including Abu Dhabi, Baku and India in their early years.

The media specialist at BIC Information Center became the first Bahraini working in Formula 1

In a precedent that is the first of its kind in Bahrain, Nadia Al Dhaen, Assistant Director of Media and Public Relations, worked directly with the Formula 1 Department to assist the international broadcast crews at the TV complex at Jeddah Corniche Circuit.

She became the first ever Bahrani to work directly in Formula 1 and was approached by the commercial rights holder to support a massive global broadcasting team on the ground in Jeddah.

Nadia Al Dhaen has worked at BIC for 14 years and has developed a well-known talent in broadcast management over the past few years. She was chosen by F1 to support their operations, based on her years of experience.

Broadcasting such an exciting race has achieved record-breaking viewing figures, with Sky UK already recording its highest-ever viewership since it acquired UK F1 rights in 2011.

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