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Saudi Aramco Hosts FIFA Schools Program Activities in Dhahran

Saudi Aramco Hosts FIFA Schools Program Activities in Dhahran
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Saudi Aramco Hosts FIFA Schools Program Activities in Dhahran

Saudi Aramco Hosts FIFA Schools Program Activities in Dhahran

Saudi Aramco, in collaboration with FIFA, the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, and the General Education Department in the Eastern Region, successfully hosted the FIFA Schools Program activities in Dhahran from December 10 to 12.
The event featured a two-day diploma program aimed at physical education teachers, blending life skills development with hands-on training in sports education.

A student competition accompanied the program, culminating in a ceremony crowning the winners, SPA reported.
Among the activities was also the FIFA Schools Festival, which brought together over 552 students of both genders, alongside 80 teachers and coaches.
This initiative aligns with Saudi Aramco’s commitment to enhancing the quality of life and empowering future generations through its citizenship programs.
By integrating football into education, the program aims to foster life skills and community engagement, reflecting the company’s broader efforts to contribute positively to society.

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Belgian Grand Prix Gets Contract Extension but Set to Be Dropped from Schedule in 2028 and 2030

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany steers his car during the second free practice at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, Belgium, on Aug. 21, 2015. (AP)
Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany steers his car during the second free practice at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, Belgium, on Aug. 21, 2015. (AP)
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Belgian Grand Prix Gets Contract Extension but Set to Be Dropped from Schedule in 2028 and 2030

Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany steers his car during the second free practice at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, Belgium, on Aug. 21, 2015. (AP)
Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany steers his car during the second free practice at the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, Belgium, on Aug. 21, 2015. (AP)

Formula 1 has extended its contract with the Belgian Grand Prix, but one of the sport's most established races is set to be dropped from the schedule in 2028 and 2030.

The extension starting from next year includes races only in 2026, 2027, 2029 and 2031, F1 said Wednesday.

F1’s push in recent years to expand the schedule with more races in the United States and Asia has meant more competition for traditional venues in Europe seeking to keep their places on the calendar.

The Spa-Francorchamps circuit, a favorite with many drivers for its flowing high-speed layout through forested hills, was on the F1 schedule for the first championship season in 1950 and has been on the calendar every year since 2007.

"The Belgian Grand Prix was one of the races that made up our maiden Championship in 1950, so as we kick off our 75th anniversary year it is fitting that we can share the news of this important extension," F1 president and chief executive Stefano Domenicali said in a statement.

"Spa-Francorchamps is rightly lauded by drivers and fans alike as one of the finest racetracks in the world and it has played host to some incredible moments over its many seasons in Formula 1."

This year's Belgian Grand Prix race weekend is from July 25 through 27, including a sprint race.