• The Jeddah Street Circuit in the Red Sea port city being readied for the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The race will be held in the first week of December. All photos: AFP
    The Jeddah Street Circuit in the Red Sea port city being readied for the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The race will be held in the first week of December. All photos: AFP
  • Workers prepare the Jeddah Street Circuit in the Red Sea Port city for the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
    Workers prepare the Jeddah Street Circuit in the Red Sea Port city for the inaugural Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
  • Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al Faisal, Chairman of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, tours the Jeddah Street Circuit..
    Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al Faisal, Chairman of the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, tours the Jeddah Street Circuit..
  • The newest street circuit in F1 is set to become one of the longest and fastest street circuit in the sport.
    The newest street circuit in F1 is set to become one of the longest and fastest street circuit in the sport.
  • The race will take place under lights against the stunning backdrop of Saudi Arabia's west coast.
    The race will take place under lights against the stunning backdrop of Saudi Arabia's west coast.
  • The addition of Saudi Arabia to the Formula One calendar means there will be three Gulf races in 2021.
    The addition of Saudi Arabia to the Formula One calendar means there will be three Gulf races in 2021.
  • Featuring 27 corners, the Jeddah Street Circuit stretches to 6.175 kilometres, making it the second longest circuit on the current F1 calendar.
    Featuring 27 corners, the Jeddah Street Circuit stretches to 6.175 kilometres, making it the second longest circuit on the current F1 calendar.
  • A video broadcast during a tour of the Jeddah Street Circuit in the Red Sea port city, which will host Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
    A video broadcast during a tour of the Jeddah Street Circuit in the Red Sea port city, which will host Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

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Remaining F1 tickets for Saudi Arabian Grand Prix go on sale

Organisers announce capacity increased to 100% following easing of Covid restriction by Ministry of Health

The National

October 19, 2021

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Remaining general admission tickets for the inaugural Saudi Arabian Formula One Grand Prix went on sale on Wednesday, organisers said, increasing capacity for race weekend to 100 per cent.

Initially only released 40 per cent of available tickets for the December 3-5 race weekend due to Covid precautions.

Wednesday's announcement comes as the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Health (MoH) declared the easing of existing health protocols. The new guidance will allow for full capacity in public places, transportation, restaurant and cinemas.

Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al Faisal, chairman of the Saudi Automobile & Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) said: “We are delighted to expand our ticket offering to fans in light of today’s decision by the Ministry of Health.

"When we first envisaged hosting a Formula One race in Saudi Arabia, we always planned on having a full house to mark this wonderful occasion. As such, it gives me great pleasure to offer fans our fantastic General Admission tickets alongside the choice of our existing packages."

Last week organisers confirmed Jason Derulo and Tiesto, as well as Justin Bieber, A$AP Rocky & David Guetta, will headline the post-racing concerts.

For ticket information, visit www.saudiarabiangp.com.

  • Latest images show work going on at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Photo: Saudi Arabian GP
    Latest images show work going on at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Photo: Saudi Arabian GP
  • The Jeddah Corniche Circuit will host the Saudi Arabian GP on December 3-5. Photo: Saudi Arabian GP
    The Jeddah Corniche Circuit will host the Saudi Arabian GP on December 3-5. Photo: Saudi Arabian GP
  • The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is set to become the fastest and longest street circuit in the world. Photo: Saudi Arabian GP
    The Jeddah Corniche Circuit is set to become the fastest and longest street circuit in the world. Photo: Saudi Arabian GP
  • A picture taken on September 27 shows construction going on at the Jeddah Street Circuit ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. AFP
    A picture taken on September 27 shows construction going on at the Jeddah Street Circuit ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. AFP
  • Workers at the Jeddah Street Circuit in September. AFP
    Workers at the Jeddah Street Circuit in September. AFP
  • Work is going on at the Jeddah Street Circuit two month before the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. AFP
    Work is going on at the Jeddah Street Circuit two month before the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. AFP
  • Workers at the Jeddah Street Circuit in the Red Sea Port city. AFP
    Workers at the Jeddah Street Circuit in the Red Sea Port city. AFP
  • Construction team close to completing the all-important asphalt layering process across the 6.175km long circuit. AFP
    Construction team close to completing the all-important asphalt layering process across the 6.175km long circuit. AFP
  • A view of the Jeddah Street Circuit. AFP
    A view of the Jeddah Street Circuit. AFP
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Sunday, February 3, 2019 - Rome to Abu Dhabi
1pm: departure by plane from Rome / Fiumicino to Abu Dhabi
10pm: arrival at Abu Dhabi Presidential Airport


Monday, February 4
12pm: welcome ceremony at the main entrance of the Presidential Palace
12.20pm: visit Abu Dhabi Crown Prince at Presidential Palace
5pm: private meeting with Muslim Council of Elders at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
6.10pm: Inter-religious in the Founder's Memorial


Tuesday, February 5 - Abu Dhabi to Rome
9.15am: private visit to undisclosed cathedral
10.30am: public mass at Zayed Sports City – with a homily by Pope Francis
12.40pm: farewell at Abu Dhabi Presidential Airport
1pm: departure by plane to Rome
5pm: arrival at the Rome / Ciampino International Airport

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Employees leaving an organisation are entitled to an end-of-service gratuity after completing at least one year of service.

The tenure is calculated on the number of days worked and does not include lengthy leave periods, such as a sabbatical. If you have worked for a company between one and five years, you are paid 21 days of pay based on your final basic salary. After five years, however, you are entitled to 30 days of pay. The total lump sum you receive is based on the duration of your employment.

1. For those who have worked between one and five years, on a basic salary of Dh10,000 (calculation based on 30 days):

a. Dh10,000 ÷ 30 = Dh333.33. Your daily wage is Dh333.33

b. Dh333.33 x 21 = Dh7,000. So 21 days salary equates to Dh7,000 in gratuity entitlement for each year of service. Multiply this figure for every year of service up to five years.

2. For those who have worked more than five years

c. 333.33 x 30 = Dh10,000. So 30 days’ salary is Dh10,000 in gratuity entitlement for each year of service.

Note: The maximum figure cannot exceed two years total salary figure.

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It occurs mostly in people under 40 and a result of the pancreas failing to produce enough insulin to regulate blood sugars.

Too much or too little blood sugar can result in an attack where sufferers lose consciousness in serious cases.

Being overweight or obese increases the chances of developing the more common type 2 diabetes.

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Best Revelation Player: Joao Felix (Atletico Madrid and Portugal)

Best Sporting Director: Andrea Berta (Atletico Madrid)

Best Women's Player:  Lucy Bronze

Best Young Arab Player: Achraf Hakimi

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