Racing Royalty: Why Monaco’s Grand Prix Is Staying in the Fast Lane Until at least 2031
The roar of engines against the backdrop of the Mediterranean. The glittering yachts lining the harbor. The adrenaline of cars slicing through impossibly narrow streets. Learn this and In an announcement on November 14, Formula 1 and the Automobile Club de Monaco (ACM) confirmed that the partnership, originally set to expire in 2025, will now extend through 2031. This ensures that the Grand Prix remains a fixture of the F1 calendar.
National Council votes on Banning Disposable E-cigarettes
The National Council recently voted on a bill to ban the sale and consumption of disposable electronic cigarettes in certain places in the Principality. Elected officials overwhelmingly supported the bill during a public legislative session on 17 October 2024. This is Monaco’s first law specifically concerning the use of nicotine vaping devices.
Following an idea expressed by young Monegasques who participated in the Think Tank 2024, led by Mathilde Le Clerc, elected members of the National Council have taken action. The new bill states that the use of single use e-cigarettes presents health risks and constitutes a source of pollution for the environment.
From the Pitch to the Principality: Don’t Miss Rugby World’s Best: Who is about to be Crowned?
Monaco, with its elegance and glamour, is gearing up to host one of the sporting calendar’s most anticipated evenings: the World Rugby Awards 2024, set to take place on Sunday, November 24th. This event will celebrate the year’s top achievements in international rugby, uniting the sport’s elite under the glitz and prestige of the Principality.
The awards shortlists have been revealed, highlighting the exceptional talent and dedication displayed throughout a landmark year for rugby. A total of 28 standout international players from both the 15s and sevens formats are in contention for awards across eight categories. These include the coveted Player of the Year titles and the Try of the Year awards, the latter allowing fans to have had their say through online voting.
SASS’ returns in AlUla, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
During the previous winter season, SASS’ AlUla made headlines with a four-month pop up restaurant set in the heart of AlUla, a premier destination in the Middle East, trending at the top of many travel addicts’ wish lists.
Embarking on a new chapter amidst the awe-inspiring desert scenery of AlUla, following the pop up editions launched in 2019 and 2023, the Monaco-based restaurant brand is set to enchant SASS’ lovers with another three-month pop-up residency. Set against the stunning backdrop of this UNESCO World Heritage site, SASS’ AlUla welcomes diners for vibrant culinary evenings beneath a starlit sky from mid November through the first week of February, 2025.
