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Gulf Air Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix car makes a pit stop at Dnata on Sheikh Zayed Road

With less than three weeks to the start of a new Formula 1 Grand Prix race season, enthusiasm, as well as engines, are revving up across the Middle East as the region prepares itself for only the second-ever F1 race to be held in this part of the world.

United Arab Emirates: Thursday, February 24 - 2005 at 11:47
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Rashid Al Noori, of Dnata Agencies and Rajeev Nambiar of Gulf Air got the 'show on the road' at an event for travel partners in Dubai yesterday.

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Bahrain, which won the Federation Automobile International (FIA) award, for the best organised race in the 2004 calendar, is looking to surpass the heady heights of last year with another race to remember from 1-3 April 2005.

Dnata Agencies, Gulf Air's General Sales Agent in Dubai, has also teamed up with the airline to offer Dubai race fans special Gulf Air race-day packages and the chance to witness the spectacle live. To highlight these special packages and bring some of the race action closer to fans here, the Gulf Air Formula 1 car is making a pit stop at the Dnata Travel Centre on Sheikh Zayed Road together with a Formula 1 driving simulator.

Says Rashid Al Noori, Dnata Agencies' Senior Vice President: 'There has never been a better opportunity to experience one of sport's most exhilarating events. Day passes including flights, prime seats and transfers to and from the circuit. Not only are the prices competitive compared to other European races, but the excellent event planning means getting to and from the circuit - even inter Gulf - is easier than in most other F1 events.'

Rajeev Nambiar, Gulf Air's Area Manager, Dubai & Northern Emirates adds: 'Immigration has been streamlined in Bahrain while special transport is laid on from the airport, which has priority over all other traffic to ensure a smooth journey. And of course Gulf Air a number of convenient flights from Dubai to Bahrain from which race fans can choose for their one hour journey - ensuring they get there in style and comfort.'

Dnata Agencies will be selling the packages from a dedicated area within its new Holiday Lounge located on the ground floor of Dnata Travel Centre on Sheikh Zayed Road. There will also be a dedicated telephone, fax and email address for booking the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix packages.

Says Mr. Al Noori: 'There are only a limited number of packages available, so we encourage fans to get into gear as quickly as possible.'

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Notes and media contacts

Call Dnata on 04 -316.6969, or fax 04-316.6717 or visit the Dnata Travel Centre from 08.30 hrs to 18.30 Saturday through Thursday.

Alternatively call Gulf Air toll free on 800 2200 or visit www.gulfairco.com

About Gulf Air
Gulf Air was founded in 1950. Today, it is owned by the Kingdom of Bahrain, Oman and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and is the only truly pan Gulf carrier in the region. The airline's network stretches from Europe to Asia and covers 50 cities in 33 countries. The fleet is one of the most modern in the Middle East and comprises 35 aircraft.

The airline is in the last year of a three-year strategic recovery programme, headed by President and Chief Executive, James Hogan. The airline, which is making rapid strides towards regaining profitability by 2005, aims to further evolve by taking its renowned cultural strengths, which have been gained over more than half a century, into a global environment.

The dramatic turnaround in Gulf Air's fortunes has won international recognition. In January 2004, The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) presented the airline with the prestigious Airline Turnaround of the Year Award for 2003. Gulf Air was also the recipient of the 2003 Platinum Award for the Best Airline in the Middle East and North Africa, recognising the airline's commitment to service excellence.

Winner - Middle East and North African Platinum Best Airline Travel Award 2004
Winner - Skytrax Most Improved Airline Award 2004
Winner - Skytrax Best First Class Onboard Food Category 2004
Winner - Skytrax Best Business Class Check-in Category 2004

About Dnata Agencies
Dnata Agencies is a leading provider of travel management services in the region, and General Sales Agent for Gulf Air in Dubai. It sources, supplies, distributes and promotes the best in travel products from around the world, making them easily accessible to the travel trade in the UAE and through selected travel agency partners.

Issued by Gulf Air - Official Airline and Sponsor of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, and Dnata Agencies.

For further information contact:

Anne Tullis
Tel: +973 338098
Fax: +973 338207
Web: http://www.gulfairco.com

Valerie Tan
Dnata Media Relations
Tel: 04-2032142 Fax: 04-2950758
www.dnata.com

Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News Editor
Thursday, February 24 - 2005 at 11:47 UAE local time (GMT+4)

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This Article was updated on Tuesday, May 01 - 2007

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