Europe to host Formula 1 finale if Iran war scuppers Qatar and Abu Dhabi plans Sport Business Europe will host the Formula 1 finale if the ongoing war in Iran scuppers planned Grands Prix in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. Formula 1’s 24-race season had already taken a double hit, with races in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain postponed indefinitely earlier this year. The Bahrain Grand Prix will now take place in Malaysia. But [...]
Missing US airman rescued as Trump warns “all hell will rain down” Politics The US has said it has rescued a service member missing “behind enemy lines” with Trump vowing to escalate the pressure on Tehran with renewed threats. The US president wrote on social media that the rescued aviator is injured but “will be just fine”, noting the rescue involved “dozens of aircraft”. He wrote: “This brave [...]
Exclusive: Formula 1 teams scramble to move freight stuck in Middle East Sport Business Formula 1 teams are scrambling to access key racing components stuck in the Middle East due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Iran conflict, Morning Wire can reveal. The regional tensions have already caused both the Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix to be postponed, and potentially cancelled, leaving a [...]
The City is a gateway to Gulf investment in the UK November 25, 2024 The Gulf is Britain’s fourth biggest trading partner and the City is supporting efforts to strengthen this vital relationship, says Alastair King It was reported last week that the Prime Minister will soon visit Saudia Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, to strengthen economic ties and attract investment, while also discussing how we can achieve [...]
Informa: FTSE 100 events giant boosted by India and Middle East expansion November 19, 2024 Informa expects to hit already upgraded full-year guidance of over £3.5bn in revenue and £975m in adjusted operating proft.