Information minister hails Bahrain’s F1 success story

Manama, Apr.8 (BNA): Information Affairs Minister Ali bin Mohammed Al-Romaihi hailed the success of the Formula 1 2018 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix. He lauded the global sporting event which, he said, sent a message of peace and tolerance from the Kingdom of Bahrain to the world. "The tourism, trade, investment, cultural and media gains represent an annual success story and added value to the march of development, led by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa", he said. He extended deepest congratulations to HM the King, HRH the Premier and HRH the Crown Prince, Deputy Supreme Commander and First Deputy Premier as well as the people of Bahrain on the successful organization of the Formula 1 races at the Bahrain International Circuit, Home of the Motorsport in the Middle East. He commended the strenuous efforts and far-sighted vision of HRH the Crown Prince, hailing Bahrain’s resounding success in organizing the third biggest world championship for the 14th times since the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) was first launched in 2004. He stressed the importance of the sporting event which strengthened the cohesion of the Bahraini society, commending all institutions for their dedicated support to the pioneering economic, civilizational and sporting project. The minister commended the outstanding local media coverage of the Formula 1 2018 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix at the BIC racetrack. He lauded the cooperation between the Ministry of Information Affairs, the National Communication Centre (NCC), the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), the ministries and government departments to provide all technical and media facilities to enable regional and international reporters to cover the event. He commended the young national media cadres and volunteers, hailing their dedication in serving the national and fruitful cooperation over the past days. "The success of the championship over 14 years is yet another vote of confidence, acknowledging Bahrain’s standing and ability to host global mega sporting events", he said, haling Bahrain’s security, stability, economic and social progress, modern infrastructure, especially in the sectors of media and telecommunications. He saluted dedicated, loyal and creative young national competences who contributed to consolidating Bahrain’s regional and international standing in the prosperous era of HM the King.