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Yas Marina Circuit rise to the occasion

Brendan McGlinchey on Coliseum Summit MENA 2021

The scintillating Yas Marina Circuit is the venue for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The circuit was designed by Hermann Tilke, and is situated on Yas Island, about 30 minutes from the capital of the UAE, Abu Dhabi. Yas Marina is the second Formula One track in the Middle East, with the first being in... » Read more


Ron Bension take over reins of ASM Global

ASM Global appoints President-CEO

ASM Global (‘ASM’) announced on March 16th, 2021 that Ron Bension has been appointed to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and will assume his new role immediately. ‘ASM Global’ quoted Kosty Gilis, Managing Director at Onex and ASM Board Member, as stating, “We... » Read more


Germany arena plays role of Good Samaritan

Lanxess Arena corona test hub

The LANXESS arena in Cologne, Germany, has officially been declared a publicly mandated center for carrying out COVID-19 free rapid antigen tests (RAT) since March 9th, 2021. This test detects protein fragments specific to coronavirus. ‘LANXESS arena’ reported that the drive-in test center is... » Read more


‘The Crew’s’ fit for an epicure Crew Kitchen

Columbus Crew SC update March 2021

The Major League Soccer (MLS) team Columbus Crew SC (US) recently announced the launch of ‘Crew Kitchen’ as the dining and hospitality team of the New Crew Stadium, creating the food and beverage experience across concessions, catering, on-site clubs and suites. ‘Columbus Crew SC’ stated... » Read more


UK Govt cash infusion for spectator sports

England Chancellor unveils funding for spectator sports

UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak confirmed in his budget speech recently that major spectator sports in England will be provided with £300m (€347m/$419m) in funding as clubs and governing bodies prepare to reopen stadia. Gov.UK quoted Sunak as stating, “We’re making available £700 million to... » Read more


The FA pitch for a level playing field

The FA launches career platform

The Football Association (FA) (UK) recently launched a central careers platform to create greater transparency of roles available to individuals across English football, and to support organizations and clubs to reach a larger and more diverse audience of candidates. ‘The FA’ stated, “Any... » Read more


WME Sports-Benfica to ‘ben’efit from deal

Benfica stadium naming rights

The Portuguese professional football club Sport Lisboa e Benfica announced on March 16th an exclusive commercial partnership with WME Sports, the sports representation arm of the Endeavor-owned WME agency. As part of the global deal struck, WME Sports will take the lead in hunting for naming rights... » Read more


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