F1: BIC expertise on display in Saudi – Gulf Digital News

F1: BIC expertise on display in Saudi – Gulf Digital News

Full details of the kingdom’s unique role in helping the inaugural F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix take place successfully have emerged.

Teams of professionals from Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), led by BIC chief executive Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, supported local organisers.

“It was a great honour to be asked to support the organisers of the first ever Formula 1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, which is a testament to the experience and professionalism of the team at BIC,” he said.

BIC professionals supported the local organisers in various areas, including:

• BIC Circuit Operations Director Samantha Semaan led BIC’s logistics team in coordinating all requirements with logistics, visas and facility management. The team also supported the logistical setup and coordination at the race venue as well as sanitation processes, led by Mohammed Yousef.

BIC Circuit Operations Director Samantha Semaan

• BIC Safety and Security and Governmental Affairs Senior Manager Beshara Abdu Beshara led his team in the consultancy and operation of security processes and Covid-19 related protocols. BIC’s Safety and Security ICT team also assisted in the procedures and coordination of PCR testing, test results and appointments services, as well as establishing a race helpline.

• BIC Administration Director Abdulrahman Qarata led his team consulting