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Yas Island Announces World’s First Ferrari Esports Arena

Opening on August 29th, the Ferrari World Esports Arena looks set to be the ultimate haven for F1 enthusiasts, car fans, and adrenaline junkies.

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Abu Dhabi’s famous Yas Island will soon be home to an exciting new Ferrari-inspired Esports arena, which will open its doors to F1 fans and car enthusiasts alike on August 29th.

The new attraction is part of the already popular Ferrari World Yas Island theme park. Its opening marks a significant milestone for the venue and solidifies the global car brand’s commitment to delivering an unparalleled entertainment experience close to the famous Yas Marina Circuit.

Faisal Al Nuaimi, General Manager of Ferrari World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, was excited about the arena’s opening, explaining: “We are thrilled to introduce our latest innovation. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to immerse visitors in the exhilarating world of virtual racing like never before. Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or a first-time visitor, we strive to deliver an unparalleled mix of technology, realism and thrilling competitions”.

The new Esports arena will feature 20 Grand Turismo simulators (17 for adults and 3 specially tailored to younger guests). Additionally, visitors can experience three F1 simulators that “transport participants into the driver’s seat of a Ferrari race car across various picturesque F1 Grand Prix circuits such as Yas Marina Circuit and more, for the ultimate F1 adventure”.

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Ferrari World’s new attraction not only offers unparalleled realism but will also cater to people with special needs, ensuring everyone can experience seamless and immersive driving experiences. The arena itself features a smart black and red floor-to-ceiling aesthetic, along with top-tier gaming stations that use the latest high-performance PCs, professional-grade peripherals, and game consoles.

The Ferrari World Esports Arena will welcome visitors daily between 10 am and 6 pm. The GT simulators are included in the entry ticket price, while access to the dedicated F1 simulators will incur an additional fee.

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Rabbit Expands Hyperlocal Delivery Service In Saudi Arabia

The e-commerce startup is aiming to tap into the Kingdom’s underdeveloped e-grocery sector with a tech-first, locally rooted strategy.

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Rabbit, an Egyptian-born hyperlocal e-commerce startup, is expanding into the Saudi Arabian market, setting its sights on delivering 20 million items across major cities by 2026.

The company, founded in 2021, is already operational in the Kingdom, with its regional headquarters now open in Riyadh and an established network of strategically located fulfillment centers — commonly known as “dark stores” — across the capital.

The timing is strategic: Saudi Arabia’s online grocery transactions currently sit at 1.3%, notably behind the UAE (5.3%) and the United States (4.8%). With the Kingdom’s food and grocery market estimated at $60 billion, even a modest increase in online adoption could create a multi-billion-dollar opportunity.

Rabbit also sees a clear alignment between its business goals and Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which aims to boost retail sector innovation, support small and medium-sized enterprises, attract foreign investment, and develop a robust digital economy.

The company’s e-commerce model is based on speed and efficiency. Delivery of anything from groceries and snacks to cosmetics and household staples is promised in 20 minutes or less, facilitated by a tightly optimized logistics system — a crucial component in a sector where profit margins and delivery expectations are razor-thin.

Despite the challenges, Rabbit has already found its stride in Egypt. In just over three years, the app has been used by 1.4 million customers to deliver more than 40 million items. Revenue has surged, growing more than eightfold in the past two years alone.

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CEO and Co-Founder Ahmad Yousry commented: “We are delighted to announce Rabbit’s expansion into the Kingdom. We pride ourselves on being a hyperlocal company, bringing our bleeding-edge tech and experience to transform the grocery shopping experience for Saudi households, and delivering the best products – especially local favorites, in just 20 minutes”.

The company’s growth strategy avoids the pitfalls of over-reliance on aggressive discounting. Instead, Rabbit leans on operational efficiency, customer retention, and smart scaling. The approach is paying off, having already attracted major investment from the likes of Lorax Capital Partners, Global Ventures, Raed Ventures, and Beltone Venture Capital, alongside earlier investors such as Global Founders Capital, Goodwater Capital, and Hub71.

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