Abu Dhabi: Bosses at Abu Dhabi’s Yas Marina Circuit announced on Wednesday that they had signed a long-term Memorandum of Understanding with National Ambulance to ensure the safety of visitors.
The announcement follows a recent meeting between Al Tareq Al Ameri, Chief Executive Officer of Yas Marina Circuit, and deputy CEO of National Ambulance, Ahmad Al Hajeri. The pair discussed their shared commitment to continual improvement of health and safety standards at the circuit and further strengthening the cooperation between two leading stakeholders in the emirate.
As well as medical and safety emergency plans for the 2015 Formula One Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in November, the meeting agenda also included ways to support the circuit’s year-round programme of entertainment, grass roots motorsport and regular community health and fitness initiatives, which attract more than 500,000 people per year.
“At Yas Marina Circuit, the safety and well-being of the hundreds of thousands of visitors that are drawn here all year round is paramount,” said Al Ameri. “That is why we have engaged with a partner we trust and has proven itself many times since our collaboration began in October of last year.
“We strive to constantly improve our guest experience and this partnership will ensure that the very best on-site medical support is in place long into the future.”
Al Hajeri added: “National Ambulance is proud to provide high-quality, pre-hospital emergency care to one of Abu Dhabi’s iconic venues throughout the year. The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is a standout event and our highly trained staff and state-of-the-art ambulances were deployed to support last year’s race event.
“In line with our commitment to continual improvement, planning is well underway for November’s F1 race to ensure visitors to Yas Marina Circuit receive the highest standards of pre-hospital care.”
