Date - 8/3/2010
Description - Jean Todt, the president of the Fia, arrived here yesterday on a two-day visit to the Sultanate. According to a press release issued by the Oman Automobile Association (OAA) yesterday, the chief of the world motorsports body is visiting Oman following an invitation from the OAA. Todt is accompanied by Shaikh Abdullah bin Isa al Khaleefa, Chairman of the Bahrain Motor Federation.
During his visit, Todt is expected to meet top officials at the OAA. "This is a historic visit as it is for the first time a Fia president is coming to Oman," said the OAA press statement. During his visit Todt is also expected to visit several top dignitaries. His visit comes at a time when Oman is looking to improve their rally championship.
Todt will next week witness the Bahrain Grand Prix that will open this season’s Formula One calendar at the futuristic Bahrain International Circuit.
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