e& inks partnership with Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Global technology and investment firm e& has inked a multi-year partnership with Abu Dhabi Motorsport Management and will be joining as the founding partner of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, starting with the 2022 edition of the race.

As founding partner, e& will collaborate with Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management to increase fan engagement through various digital experiences.

Speaking about the deal, Hatem Dowidar, Group CEO, e&, commented:

“These are exciting times for us and we are delighted to partner with the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the season finale and a world-renowned motorsports event that brings the best of global sport and entertainment to the UAE. Our multi-year strategic partnership with such a premium global brand offers us multiple opportunities to not only build new relationships and enhance customer experiences but also to seal our brand positioning as the global technology and investment conglomerate that digitally empowers societies.

“Today, the country is a global destination of sports; given the world-class facilities and diverse landscape, the UAE and the emirate of Abu Dhabi will be more prevalent on the world’s sporting calendar. We are proud to be part of this global show alongside other reputed global brands, a next-generation, technology-driven sport appealing to a broad and ever-growing audience that resonates with the values of e& and its ambitions of transforming into a global technology and investment conglomerate. The event will give us an opportunity to explore possibilities that will elevate the visitor experience in the most innovative way at Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.“

Saif Al Noaimi, CEO, Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management, added:

“We are proud and honoured to announce e& as a founding partner to the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Having the world’s eyes on Abu Dhabi during Race Week, provides e& with an excellent platform for the brand to tell its global transformation story, as it grows and evolves. The 14th edition of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix promises to be a fantastic event, with exceptional demand following last year’s record-breaking race weekend, we look forward to welcoming thousands of global F1® fans to Yas Island, we will once again create some unforgettable memories for visitors from around the world in front of our biggest ever crowds. We look forward to e& joining us on that journey.“

The 2022 Formula One race in Abu Dhabi will be the season finale of the FIA Championship and is scheduled to be held on November 20, 2022, at the Yas Marina Circuit.