Nissan To Power Red Bull Car Park Drift 2016

The 370Z to be the official car of the most coveted drifting championship in the Middle East

Dubai, UAE: March 29, 2016 – Nissan has announced that it is to partner with Red Bull for the 2016 series of the Red Bull Car Park Drift championship. The annual event has grown in popularity since its inception in 2008, with 75,000 spectators expected in 2016, compared to 60,000 last year. Nissan is getting in on the action by both becoming a main sponsor and supplying a 370Z to be the main car driven by the record breaking Lebanese drifter, Abdo Feghali.

“Nissan is widely known for its promise of ‘Innovation That Excites,” says Fadi Ghosn, Chief Marketing Officer of Nissan Middle East, “and few motorsports are as adrenaline soaked as Red Bull Car Park Drift. The Nissan 370Z is an iconic sports car and is ideal for putting on a spectacular display of driver control. With Abdo Feghali behind the wheel, we are looking forward to some unforgettable performances that will highlight the diverse range of capabilities possessed by the 370Z.”

After its inception in Beirut back in 2008, where motorsport is a cult, the event grew to become a regional series as of 2010, spanning a large number of countries in Asia, Africa and Europe. The first regional Final took place in 2010 at the Forum De Beyrouth, attracting ‘underground drifters’ to show off their skills in an organized competition.. In the short time since, Red Bull Car Park Drift has become a firm fixture on the Middle East’s motorsport calendar and Nissan cars have been a mainstay, with 2015’s King of Drift, Ahmad Daham, taking top honors in a Nissan Silvia being just one example.

“Nissan is no stranger to Red Bull Car Park Drift, with wide popularity among drifters and fans alike”, said Alberto Chahoud, Area Communication Manager for Red Bull. “Today, we welcome Nissan on board as the official car of the 2016 season. With continuous upgrades and a relentless drive towards innovation, Red Bull pledges to offer fans a season to look forward to”.

The Judging criteria includes points being awarded for more than drifting skills, with car sound, tire smoke and looks  all playing a part in overall rankings. Twelve countries are represented and drivers who win on a national level go on to Regional Qualifiers, followed by the Regional Finals where the King of Drift is crowned.

“It’s a perfect venue for drivers to perform incredible feats in their cars, in the safe confines of an FIA-monitored competition,” continues Ghosn. “At Nissan we take safety very seriously and actively encourage drivers to engage in motorsport that puts them and their thousands of spectators out of harm’s way.”

The 2016 series features competitions across the Middle East and North Africa, ending in Oman, where the King of Drift title will be awarded during December.

2016 Red Bull Car Park Drift Calendar:

COUNTRY	QUARTER	MONTH	QUALIFIER	FINAL	LOCATION	CITY	STATUS
QATAR	Q1	JAN	28	29	CORNICE	DOHA	DONE
KUWAIT	Q1	MARCH	31	1	7th ring road BMRC	Kuwait	ALL ON TRACK
EGYPT	Q2	JUNE	2	3	TBC	TBC
MAURITIUS	Q3	SEPTEMBER	10	11	TBC	Plaine Wilhems
LEBANON	Q3	SEPTEMBER	18		TBC	TBC
TUNIS	Q3	SEPTEMBER	23	24	Parking de Carthage	Tunis
MOROCCO	Q4	OCTOBER	7	8	TBC	TBC
JORDAN	Q4	OCTOBER	14		TBC	TBC
OTHER	Q4	OCTOBER	TBC		Al Reem Race Track	Riyadh
OMAN	Q4	OCTOBER	27	28	Sohar Fish market	Sohar
BAHRAIN	Q4	NOVEMBER	10	11	BIC	Sakhir
UAE	Q4	NOVEMBER	25		Ajman Port	Ajman
SERIES FINAL - Oman	Q4	DECEMBER	8	9	Mutrah Old Port	Mutrah

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Bedtime made easy with JOHNSON’S two-step routine and range

Putting your newborn to bed can often be a challenging part of a baby’s daily routine for both experienced and first-time moms. To help make Bedtime more manageable, JOHNSON’S has developed a dedicated Bedtime product range for babies between 0-9 months. The range, when combined with JOHNSON’S two-step routine, is proven to help babies sleep better.

As experts in baby skincare JOHNSON’S has created the specially designed Bedtime routine, focused around the importance of massage and quiet time, specifically for moms in Kuwait to follow while using the range.

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The Cheapest Countries for Expats

The Cheapest Countries for Expats

Ecuador, Poland and the Czech Republic are the cheapest destinations for living abroad

Munich, 23 March 2016 — For all those who are dreaming of living in a foreign country, but are on a tight budget, the members of social expat network InterNations have identified the most affordable places around the world. Luckily, first-placed Ecuador is not only the cheapest, but also the most popular destination for expats around the world. Following closely in second and third position are the Central European countries Poland and Czech Republic, which are especially popular among expatriates from the United Kingdom and the United States of America.

Moving Abroad: Not Only For the Wealthy

In order to find the cheapest destinations for expats, InterNations asked more than 14,000 expats from almost 200 countries to rate the cost of living in their new home. They rated their daily spending on a scale from one to seven, which is from “very bad” to very good”.

Foreigners rated Ecuador, Poland and the Czech Republic as the countries with the lowest cost of living. Ecuador was also ranked first for personal finances for the second year in a row: Not only are the costs of living considered the lowest in the world, but more than a quarter of expats in Ecuador (26 per cent) are completely satisfied with their financial situation, compared to 15 percent globally. The reason why expatriates in Ecuador are especially happy with their financial gains is not on account of their income though: More than half of the survey respondents there who disclosed their income status have a gross yearly household income of less than 25,000 USD. Second-placed Poland on the other hand, scores with affordable housing and great job and career opportunities, ranking fourth and sixth in the respective category, out of 64 countries overall. The Czech Republic, however, is not a destination for career-oriented expats — instead, it is perfect for those who are looking for a better quality of living. In the Quality of Life Index, it ranks in place eight. And just like Poland, the country offers very good housing opportunities for expats, ranking sixth with regard to affordable housing.

Saudi Arabia — An Exception That Proves the Rule

The countries with the lowest costs of living are mainly located in South America, Central Europe and Asia. The only surprising exception is Saudi Arabia, which ranked ninth after Romania and before Indonesia: More than three-fourths are generally satisfied with the cost of living in the country, while globally only about half of the expats say the same about their new home. In fact, 68 percent of expats in Saudi Arabia are overall satisfied with their financial situation, and 85 percent feel that their disposable household income is enough or more than enough to get by. Therefore it comes as no surprise that financial reasons are the main motivation for relocating to Saudi Arabia (26 percent), followed by finding a job on one’s own (25 percent) and being recruited by a local company (10 percent).

Where Cost of Living Is The Highest

On the other end of the spectrum, expats encountered the highest living costs in Mozambique, Nigeria and Brazil. Mozambique and Nigeria also rank in the top five for the most expensive housing around the world.

Hashim Zein, an American engineer for OLG in Nigeria and the local representative for InterNations, explains: “The neighborhoods where expats live are usually more secure and more premium, thus the costs directly reflect this. Food items typical of Western, South Asian and Far East cuisines, for example, are imported and naturally cost more as they differ somewhat from local tastes”.

Despite the high cost of living, expats in these countries generally feel that they have enough disposable income. Among those survey respondents in Nigeria who chose to share information on their household income, 12 percent of expats in Nigeria have an annual income of more than 250, 000 USD. Those who moved to Nigeria for job-related reasons were also reimbursed their relocation costs (38 per cent) or receive free or sponsored healthcare from their employer (53 per cent). An astounding 85 percent of expats in Nigeria also report that their company provided them with housing, with 44 percent in Mozambique and 38 percent in Brazil saying the same.

As Zein observes: “Housing is often included in expat remuneration packages and the higher risk pay expats enjoy in Nigeria means more expandable income in spite of the high living costs”.

About the InterNations Expat Insider 2015 Survey

For its annual Expat Insider survey, InterNations asked more than 14,000 expatriates representing 170 nationalities and living in 195 countries or territories to rate and provide information on various aspects of expat life, as well as their gender, age, and nationality. The ratings of the individual factors were then used to draw up topical indices: Quality of Life, Ease of Settling In, Working Abroad, Family Life, Personal Finance, and Cost of Living. These were further averaged in order to rank 64 expatriate destinations around the world. In 2015 the top ten were Ecuador, Mexico, Malta, Singapore, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Thailand, Panama, Canada, and Australia.