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21. Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa
Age 51 Occupation Crown Prince Nationality Bahraini Position Last Year 9 His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa was born on 21 October 1969 and is the eldest son of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa…
Pietro Fittipaldi is racing in the F1 this weekend
The former Giti Tire Formula 3 racer known as Pietro Fittipaldi will be racing in the Formula 1 this weekend. He was chosen to be the replacement driver for the Haas team after an accident with their racer. Click here to…
The cycling McLaren
At the end of 2018, McLaren announced that it will become a joint venture partner in Bahrain Merida cycling team. It was not the first time that the Woking-based team looked into the world of professional cycling. Back in 2014, they unveiled…
Sheikh Salman, CEO of BIC: “Formula 1 needs heroes”
It’s always an absolute pleasure to interact with Sheikh Salman, CEO of Bahrain International Circuit, so this time we at Paddock magazine decided to sit down with him for a more in-depth interview about high-end motorsport in Bahrain, the business…
My Race Day: Shaikh Salman, CEO of BIC
We’re thrilled to catch up with Shaikh Salman Bin Isa Al Khalifa, the CEO of Bahrain International Circuit. This time he shares how his typical Formula 1 race day looks like. As a race organiser, by the time you get to…
62. Sheik Salman Bin Isa Al Khalifa
Age 45 Occupation CEO, Bahrain International Circuit Nationality Bahraini Position Last Year 70 Prince Salman bin Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa is the CEO of Bahrain International Circuit. He is widely credited as bringing Formula 1 to Bahrain, initiating the…
BIG time for BIC
Over the last 10 years, Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) has made the transition from being the first regional venue to host major international motorsport events to becoming one of the most established and valuable circuits on the FIA Formula 1…
When in Bahrain…
I’ve just returned from an interesting visit to Bahrain. As I mentioned in an earlier edition, my primary reason for my being there was to run a two-day sponsorship acquisition training programme for members of the Bahrain Olympic Committee. The…
National development
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba) is one of the largest and modern aluminium smelters in the world – is renowned for its premium grade aluminium products, technological strength and innovative policies, strict environmental guidelines and high track record for safety. Established…
Much more than Formula 1
It’s an honour to sit down for a business talk with the man behind something like the Bahrain Grand Prix spectacle. Shaikh Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, CEO of Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), tells the story of how…
Bahrain confidential
The Middle East has become a favoured home for sports-loving, sun-starved winter tourists. From the golf courses, tennis courts and racecourses of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, to the wadis and beaches of Oman, millions of Europeans flock to the region…
