Etihad Arena was transformed into a dirt track for the first time ever to host the event’s Middle East debut, the penultimate race in the Championship
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40 riders competed in 2 race categories with Joey Savatgy taking the victory in the WSX (450cc) category and Max Anstie placing first on the podium for the SX2 (250cc) class
20 UAE junior riders also participated in their own race categories, the 65cc and the 85cc
Abu DhabI: The highly anticipated FIM World Supercross Championship Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the penultimate race in the Championship, concluded its Middle East debut today at Etihad Arena, which was transformed into a sandy dirt track battlefield for the occasion. Fans packed into the arena in the UAE’s capital to enjoy a full day of world class racing, freestyle motocross shows, live music, and a show stopping pyrotechnics display. The event is the first ever supercross championship to take place in the region and is the first time an event at Etihad Arena and a supercross track have both run indoors and outdoors. 40 of the world’s best riders battled it out for the prestigious podium spots, with Joey Savatgy emerging as champion in the WSX (450cc) division, and Max Anstie placing first in the SX2 (250cc) race. Joey Savatgy, winner of the 450cc WSX category and the current Championship leader, said “It’s always really exciting to ride a new track, and today surpassed our expectations. The team in Abu Dhabi has done an amazing job transforming this indoor arena into a suitable dirt track for us. Having a two row start gate is a really unique concept and I luckily got out of the gate pretty well in the first two races, which put me in a good spot going into the third. The competition was really tough this weekend, and I’m glad to have come away with the overall win.”

Max Anstie, the winner of the SX2 250cc class, said “We have had a great day in Abu Dhabi, and I’m really happy to have come out with a win, especially for the first ever World Supercross Championship event in Abu Dhabi. The atmosphere was electric today in Etihad Arena, thanks to all the fans. We have been blown away by the size of the fan base that our sport already has here, and are excited to see it grow even more.”
Closely following in the footsteps of their senior counterparts, the junior category unveiled a new generation of emerging stars from the UAE. 20 young riders, all aged between 7 and 13, showcased remarkable skill and technique in their own race categories, inspiring the next generation of talent in the region at a grassroots level. Saif Rashid Al Noaimi, CEO of Ethara, remarked on the success of the inaugural event, commenting: “We aimed to bring the world's most thrilling supercross action to the heart of Abu Dhabi, and the overwhelming response from fans and the exceptional performances we witnessed have exceeded our expectations. We are also happy to have provided young talent from the UAE a platform to showcase their skills to an international audience. “At Ethara, we are committed to continually adding more variety and diversity for the Abu Dhabi entertainment and sporting calendar, and the addition of the FIM World Supercross Championship to our portfolio is testament to our dedication to setting new standards of excellence for events.”
The entire transformation process of Etihad Arena from a clean venue into a finished racing track, took approximately four days, involving 16 different forms of earth moving machinery such as excavators, dozers, and street sweepers. 7,000 tonnes of locally sourced clay-based dirt were brought in to the venue, after being carefully selected to adhere to safety regulation. The track boasted multiple jumps, including the “Triple” - the most significant and challenging jump. The Triple comprised three jumps that riders had to clear in a single leap, covering a distance of around 70 feet. Looping outside of the Etihad Arena, the outside section saw riders take on two tight rhythm sections with corners that posed high risk for errors, and high entertainment for the audience. SX Global CEO, Adam Bailey, said: “The success of the first ever World Supercross event in Abu Dhabi marks a significant milestone in the Championship's history and demonstrates our commitment at SX Global to delivering top-tier sporting entertainment for our fans. We’ve been blown away by the positive response we’ve received from Abu Dhabi and the crowd tonight was sensational - so much energy and enthusiasm.”
The event opened with a showstopping pyrotechnics display, which set the scene for the adrenaline-filled and action-packed day. The opening ceremony then concluded with a traditional Ayala performance, before the riders took to the track and battled it out for their chance at a podium spot. The audience was then treated to a nail-biting FM freestyle display, carrying out a series of jumps and stunts that had everyone on the edge of their seats. Abu Dhabi-born rapper Freek closed off the night with a live performance of his hits including “Doos” and “Mush Fathi”. At the end of the month, the riders will head to the home of WSX, Australia, for the Melbourne Grand Prix - the final event of the Championship. The success of the first ever FIM World Supercross Championship Abu Dhabi Grand Prix signifies not only the growing appetite for motorsport in the region, but also showcases the capital’s ability to host world-class sporting spectacles. The event adds to Ethara’s growing portfolio of diverse entertainment offerings and is testament to the company’s dedication to setting new standards of excellence for events. About WSX:
The FIM World Supercross Championship (WSX) is an international supercross racing Championship led by SX Global in Australia. The World Supercross Championship was primarily based in the USA before the world governing body for motorcycle sport, Fédération Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM), awarded SX Global the exclusive organisational and commercial rights to stage and promote the World Supercross Championship from 2022 onwards. Last year, the WSX pilot season was launched at Principality Stadium, Cardiff to over 35,000 fans before it headed down under, where 50,000 fans witnessed the finale across two nights at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Australia. The 2022 Championship saw Ken Roczen from Germany win the WSX class, and Shane McElrath from the USA win the SX2 class. WSX offers the biggest prize money in World Supercross Championship history, with US$250,000 to be won at each round across the two racing classes – WSX (450cc) and SX2 (250cc). Under its independent team franchise model, the Championship also features unprecedented financial support for teams and riders. WSX provides an elevated experience for fans through unique race formats, broadcast innovations, and in-stadium entertainment suitable for people and families of all ages. Visit WSXChampionship.com to find out more! 2023 World Supercross Championship Calendar
British GP                               Villa Park, Birmingham                                               1 July
Abu Dhabi GP                        Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi                                           4 November
Australian GP                         Marvel Stadium, Melbourne                             24-25 November
About Ethara:
Ethara was created following the integration of activities and operations of Flash Entertainment and Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management. Ethara is setting the standard of excellence in entertainment, sport, culture, event services, and asset management regionally and internationally. With offices throughout the region, the company employs over 300 professionals who offer an unrivalled wealth of expertise, experience, knowledge, and skills. Ethara, meaning ‘thrill’ in Arabic, manages an impressive portfolio of assets, including Yas Marina Circuit, Etihad Park, Etihad Arena, and the Yas Conference Centre. The company works with leading events companies, IP owners, and entertainment partners locally and internationally to deliver world-class, first-to-market events and experiences. For further information, visit:   www.ethara.com
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I was in that zone just before drifting off to sleep last night. I flipped the channel over to the last half of the game between our hometown Atlanta Dream and the Seattle Storm. The WNBA is awesome, and I have always enjoyed it. However, basketball is not the focus of this essay. What caught my eye was the arena they were playing in - Climate Pledge Arena. As a climate scientist, I was compelled to write about it since our collective focus must aggressively shift to a solutions-oriented society. Climate change is here. A sign that reads "please mask up" is shown at Climate Pledge Arena, Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, in ... [+] Seattle. Gov. Jay Inslee said Thursday that the statewide indoor mask mandate in Washington state will lift on March 21, 2022, including at schools and child care facilities, and starting on March 1, 2022, vaccine verification or proof of a negative COVID-19 test will no longer be required for attendance at large events. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
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The Seattle-based arena actually opened in 2021 so I am obviously late to the party. Ironically, a Coldplay concert was the first event in the newly-opened facility. I recently read an article on how Coldplay is using kinetic dance floors and stationary bicycles to allow fans to generate energy for the show. Climate Pledge Arena, which has a capacity of roughly 17,000 to 18,000, is a full purpose concert-live events venue. It is also the home of the WNBA’s Seattle Storm and the NHL’s Seattle Kraken. The ownership model, according to the facility’s website, is a Public-Private Partnership between the Seattle Kraken Hockey, Oak View Group, and Seattle Center. Why is it called Climate Pledge Arena? It was designed to be ILFI Net-Zero Carbon Certified. At this point you may be saying, “Dr. Shepherd, that’s gibberish to me, please explain.” According to the International Living Future Institute (ILFI) website , “The ILFI Zero Carbon Certification is the first worldwide Zero Carbon third-party certified standard.” It has emerged as a, “broad-based tool for highlighting highly energy efficient buildings which are designed and operated to fully account for their carbon emissions impacts,” according to ILFI’s site. SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 23: Yanni Gourde #37 of the Seattle Kraken and Bo Horvat #53 of the ... [+] Vancouver Canucks battle for the opening face in the first period during the Kraken's inaugural home opening game on October 23, 2021 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
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A key principle of the certification is that 100% of the energy associated with the project seeking certification must be offset by renewable energy. Additionally, carbon emission impacts from construction, including materials, must be offset and disclosed. Some of the sustainability features of Climate Pledge Arena include:
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12,500 plants and trees plus the The Climate Pledge Living Wall
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Preservation of the original roof built for the 1962 World Fair, which offsets carbon emissions associated with new building materials
Phase-out of single-use plastics
Locally-sourced food (unused portions are donated to community programs)
The arena itself is not named after a corporate sponsor, which is the typical approach these days. Instead, Climate Pledge Arena notes on its website that, “We are taking the goals Amazon and Global Optimism set by creating The Climate Pledge and inviting others to join....it says that even big, complex companies that have a lot of physical infrastructure can and should reduce their carbon emissions.” Chris Roe is Amazon’s head of sustainable operations. In a Climate Pledge press releas e, he said, “While LEED certification focuses broadly on green building, this ILFI standard goes above and beyond LEED with regards to reducing carbon emissions.” The building is eligible for certification after at least a year of operations. TOPSHOT - Amazon Founder and CEO Jeff Bezos speaks to the media on the companys sustainability ... [+] efforts on September 19, 2019 in Washington,DC. - Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced Thursday the new Climate Pledge, with the goal of reaching the Paris climate accord goals 10 years early. Amazon will become the first signatory of the pledge. (Photo by Eric BARADAT / AFP) (Photo by ERIC BARADAT/AFP via Getty Images)
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Partnership tra Concrete e Immobiliare Percassi, che lanciano la prima campagna per Le Dimore di Via Arena a Bergamo Alta
Lo sviluppatore Immobiliare Percassi ha siglato una partnership con la piattaforma di real estate crowdfunding Concrete che prevede fino al 2021 l’esclusiva a favore di Concrete per il co-finanziamento di progetti immobiliari sponsorizzati da Immobiliare Percassi che prevedano il ricorso a campagne di equity crowdfunding, previa valutazione e due diligence sui progetti da parte di Concrete (si veda qui il comunicato stampa ). L’annuncio è arrivato ieri contestualmente al lancio della prima campagna, che riguarda il progetto Le Dimore di Via Arena a Bergamo Alta : uno sviluppo immobiliare del valore di 27 milioni di euro che interessa un immobile storico della Città Alta alle spalle di Piazza Vecchia, tra via Arena e via Mayr. L’intervento comprende il recupero, il restauro e la valorizzazione dell’immobile con la realizzazione di 17 unità di tagli diversi e 21 autorimesse per un totale di circa 3.000 mq. Nel corso dei lavori, iniziati nel 2016 e la cui conclusione è prevista a fine 2019, è stata posta grande attenzione alla salvaguardia degli elementi architettonici di pregio esistenti, quali affreschi e cassettoni lignei. In tal senso, sono stati utilizzati materiali ecosostenibili e finiture di origine locale, in linea con quanto previsto della certificazione Leed/GBC Home. La campagna su Concrete punta a raccogliere un milione di euro con target minimo di 500 mila, una soglia minima di investimento di 5 mila euro e un IRR atteso superiore al 10%. L’operazione dovrebbe chiudersi nel 2022, ma gli investitori potranno uscire in anticipo con una put option, dopo un holding period di 12 mesi. A oggi la campagna, che chiuderà il prossimo 30 settembre, ha raccolto 165 mila euro. “Con questa nuova partnership vogliamo rispondere alle richieste di un mercato che, come dimostrato anche dall’ultima campagna record chiusa da Concrete, è sempre più alla ricerca di operazioni solide, di qualità e che offrano ritorni interessanti”, ha commentato Lorenzo Pedotti, ceo di Concrete. “Come gruppo Immobiliare Percassi abbiamo una visione piuttosto completa del nostro mercato e riteniamo che la piattaforma di Concrete rappresenti uno strumento innovativo sia per chi come noi opera nel settore immobiliare sia per tutti i possibili investitori che dopo aver visionato e valutato le singole operazioni possono diversificare la loro asset class puntando ad ottenere rendimenti interessanti. Inoltre la positiva valutazione di un terzo autorevole indipendente è per noi una verifica di trasparenza e affidabilità dei nostri progetti”, ha aggiunto Francesco Percassi, presidente di Immobiliare Percassi. Nello specifico, la valutazione sarà effettuata da un soggetto terzo e indipendente: il Dipartimento REC (Real Estate Centre) del Politecnico di Milano. Inoltre, il modello operativo di Concrete precede l’intestazione fiduciaria delle quote tramite un soggetto approvato e vigilato dal Ministero dello Sviluppo Economico e Banca d’Italia, che opera quale interlocutore unico di raccordo tra gli investitori e gli sviluppatori del progetto. Questo garantisce a chi investe una serie di vantaggi tra i quali, oltre alla rappresentanza dei suoi diritti, anche privacy, gestione dei temi amministrativi e fiscali e una semplificazione del processo di compravendita che non richiederà necessariamente l’intervento di figure terze. Finora Concrete ha chiuso con successo tre campagne, raccogliendo in totale 3,25 milioni di euro per tre progetti immobiliari a Milano: 1,5 milioni di euro per ELLE Building nel luglio scorso, la prima campagna di una serie nell’ambito di una partnership esclusiva con il gruppo Borgosesia (si veda altro articolo di BeBeez ), un milione per Gracchi7 nel marzo 2019  (si veda  altro articolo di BeBeez ) e 750 mila euro per Torre Milano a fine 2018 nell’ambito della partnership esclusiva con Impresa Rusconi (si veda  altro articolo di BeBeez ). Lo scorso luglio Immobiliare Percassi srl, la holding a capo del gruppo presieduto da Francesco Percassi, ha costituito Costim srl in joint venture con Polifin spa,  la holding di partecipazione di Domenico Bosatelli, che controlla, tra le altre, anche la quotata Gewiss spa  e Grupedil srl. La nuova joint venture è diventata la holding industriale comune delle società operative dei due gruppi e controlla quindi l’intero capitale di Impresa Percassi spa e di Elmet srl e il 60% di Gualini spa (si veda altro articolo di BeBeez ). Impresa Percassi spa è partecipata al 40% da fine giugno 2018 dalla stessa Polifin spa e per il resto da Immobiliare Percassi srl. Impresa Percassi spa a settembre 2018 ha annunciato il collocamento dell’ultima tranche da 5,8 milioni di euro del prestito obbligazionario che era stato deliberato per un massimo di 10 milioni, con scadenza agosto 2022 e cedola 6,25% e la cui prima tranche era stata collocata a settembre 2017 (si veda  altro articolo di BeBeez ).

Partnership tra Concrete e Immobiliare Percassi, che lanciano la prima campagna per Le Dimore di Via Arena a Bergamo Alta

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