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FACT
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- FACT
Post Malone to perform at this year's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Tickets are now on sale for the Kingdom Arena show. Do the songs Circles, Rockstar and Sunflower get your toes tapping? Well, you'll be thrilled to hear that Post Malone, the man behind the hits, is coming to Abu Dhabi. The American rapper has announced that he is performing at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 on Friday, 5 December, and here's what we can expect from the show. Post Malone, real name Austin Post (aka that guy with tattoos on his face), hails from Syracuse, New York. The rapper has gained critical and commercial success for his blend of hip-hop, rock and trap. Over his career, he has won multiple awards including three American Music Awards and ten Billboard Music. Plus, he has been nominated for ten Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year. In 2024, he released his sixth studio album, F-1 Trillion. The release saw the singer move into the country music genre while topping the album charts in the United States and the United Kingdom. He teamed up with the country stars Blake Shelton, Luke Combs and Morgan Wallen. He featured on Taylor Swift's album The Tortured Poets Department on the track Fortnight, and on Beyoncé's most recent release, Cowboy Carter on the track Levii's Jeans. Plus, he performed with Beyoncé at her 2024 NFL Halftime Show. The world-renowned rapper, who has sold 95 million singles and 13 million albums in the US alone, promises to captivate the Riyadh Season audience with an electrifying performance. The rapper last performed in Abu Dhabi and Saudi Arabia in December 2022. Post Malone will perform in Abu Dhabi on 5 December, joining the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025 line-up alongside Benson Boone on 4 December, Metallica on 6 December and Katy Perry on Sunday, 7 December. Access to the Yasalam After-Race Concerts is exclusively for Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2024 ticket holders. General admission tickets start from AED 1,025, grandstand tickets start from AED 1,695, and hospitality tickets start from AED 5,605. And for those who like to be front and centre, Golden Circle tickets will be your pass to the best views. We'll see you at the races! GO: Visit for tickets and more information.
Time Out Abu Dhabi
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time Out Abu Dhabi
Post Malone is officially going to perform at the F1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Hold onto your cowboy hats – Post Malone is heading back to the capital. The multi-platinum, genre-mashing superstar has just been confirmed for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix's legendary After-Race Concerts, taking over Etihad Park on Friday December 5, 2025. That's right – the 'Circles' and 'Sunflower' hitmaker (and now country chart-topper) will be performing live as part of what's shaping up to be one of the wildest F1 weekend line-ups we've seen. Posty will be joined by Benson Boone on Thursday, Metallica on Saturday and Katy Perry closing things out with a bang on Sunday. From stadium rock to pop bangers and hip-hop fusions, there's something for everyone – and then some. Organised by Ethara, this year's Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the 17th edition of the race, running from Thursday December 4 to Sunday December 7 and if you haven't snapped up tickets yet, you might want to get a move on. With this A-list line-up, they're going fast. Post Malone last lit up the Yas Island stage in 2018 – a performance many fans still rave about – and now he's returning with even more hits under his belt. With 'Rockstar', 'Wow', 'Congratulations' and his latest country-crossover single 'I Had Some Help' riding high on the charts, expect sing-alongs, surprises and maybe even some cowboy swagger. If you already have your race ticket, then you've scored access to the after-race concerts – but you can level up with a Golden Circle upgrade for front-row views. And if you're feeling fancy, check out the deluxe hospitality packages or get general access via the Garden on Yas one-day pass. From Dhs1,025. Thu December 4. Etihad Park, Yas Island, More things to do in Abu Dhabi Everything happening in Abu Dhabi in 2025 From new openings to big events, this is shaping up to be quite a year It's official: Abu Dhabi Comedy Season is returning for a second edition with some huge names Wow, look at this line-up Abu Dhabi's best restaurants: Everywhere you should eat at least once Your dinner inspo is sorted
Business Wire
19-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Sunflower Therapeutics Announces the First System Delivery and Installation of the Daisy Petal™ Perfusion Bioreactor System to BioBuilder
MEDFORD, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Sunflower Therapeutics (Sunflower), a public benefit corporation transforming global access to protein manufacturing capacity for diverse applications, announced today the first system delivery and installation of its Daisy Petal™ Perfusion Bioreactor System to the BioBuilder Education Foundation, a nonprofit offering innovative ways to teach, learn, and explore cutting-edge science and engineering. This marks the first system delivery of the Daisy Petal™ in the United States, a significant step in the company's ongoing product commercialization. The system is installed in the newly commissioned BioBuilder Learning Lab space in Allston Labworks for use in training local students, educators, and incumbent workers to be a passionate part of the growing biotechnology workforce. "The bioeconomy is growing, and we need to be ready to manufacture our own biomolecules with cutting-edge protein manufacturing solutions. For the breadth of growth that the bioeconomy will need, we will require a large workforce,' said Dr. Kerry R. Love, Founder and CEO of Sunflower Therapeutics. "Sunflower is committed to supporting educational initiatives to grow the next generation of workers in our sector and there is no better place than Boston's vibrant biotech ecosystem to launch this effort. The Daisy Petal™ is the ideal tool—simple, intuitive, and user-friendly enough for a high school student to operate, yet robust and engineered to meet the rigorous demands of GMP process development and manufacturing." Sunflower's innovative Daisy Petal™ perfusion fermentation system uses automation and know-how to replace complexity with simplicity. The single-use assembly is designed specifically for intuitive installation and a simple user experience. The Daisy Petal™ is a cutting-edge protein manufacturing solution that is the ideal tool for non-expert users to learn how to perform fermentation and expert users to maximize their efficiency. 'Having the Sunflower fermenter in our Allston Learning Lab ensures that local high school students can engage with the same tools and techniques used in industry," said Dr. Natalie Kuldell, founder and executive director of the BioBuilder Educational Foundation. "This instrument will expand our teaching capacity in ways that directly address gaps in the bioeconomy workforce, while also giving students a leg up and the foundation for great careers in biomanufacturing. We're not just teaching science - we're opening doors to meaningful careers." The system's hardware and controls are engineered and optimized for in-vessel perfusion, utilizing a purpose-built disposable stirred tank reactor outfitted with a unique in-vessel perfusion device that enables greater volumetric productivity from the bench through scale-up manufacturing. With this approach, the system boasts space-time yield benefits five-to-ten times greater compared to traditional fed-batch methods for the production of diverse biomolecules, including biologic drugs, reagents, diagnostics, vaccines, foods, and other biologically derived materials. BioBuilder's purchase of the Daisy Petal was made possible through a grant from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center and other donors. To learn more about Sunflower's accessible approach to bioprocessing, please visit About Sunflower Therapeutics Sunflower Therapeutics is a unique biotech with a mission to transform bioeconomies worldwide by creating accessible solutions for protein product development and commercial manufacturing. Using our core technologies – an efficient host, data-driven methods for process development, and continuous biomanufacturing equipment – our team aims to democratize bioprocessing. About BioBuilder Created by an award-winning team from MIT, BioBuilder is a nonprofit helping educate a future-ready workforce that will solve some of the world's greatest challenges by bringing tomorrow's science into today's classrooms. BioBuilder has worked with schools in over 55 countries and 49 states, impacting over 63,000 students. By inspiring students and educators to learn and love science, we equip the next generation through experiential learning opportunities tailored to high school students. Through in-classroom, after school, and dedicated cohort programs, we are providing exposure to real-world STEM applications to students in urban, rural and underserved communities. By matching our curriculum with the needs of the biotech industry, our goal is to bring BioBuilder to every school in America. For more information about BioBuilder, visit
Cision Canada
14-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
WestJet joins global initiative to support guests through the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program Français
CALGARY, AB, May 14, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, WestJet launched its participation in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, enhancing its commitment to providing a welcoming and comfortable experience for all guests. The Sunflower program allows guests with non-visible disabilities to discreetly signal that they may require more assistance while travelling, including extra time, patience and support. "Through our participation in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, we are proud to further our commitment to providing convenient and accessible services that meet the unique needs of our guests," said Jacqui McGilliivray, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief People Officer. "The Sunflower lanyard provides a visual cue to help those with non-visible disabilities communicate their needs and navigate their environment with confidence, significantly improving their overall guest experience and making travel more accessible for them." The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program is a globally recognized program that uses the Sunflower symbol to help travellers make their needs known. Guests can choose to wear the Sunflower lanyard, or other Sunflower branded products such as a pin or wristband, both in airports and on WestJet flights to indicate to WestJet employees that they may have a specific need or require additional assistance. "We are delighted to welcome WestJet to the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network. Non-visible disabilities can be neurological, cognitive and neurodevelopmental as well as physical, visual, auditory and including sensory and processing difficulties. They can also include respiratory, heart, rare diseases and chronic conditions such as asthma, diabetes and chronic pain. It is wonderful to see how WestJet have committed time and energy to implement the Sunflower training to ensure that travelling Sunflower wearers are recognised by their staff to receive the additional help, understanding and kindness they may need." - Paul White, CEO Hidden Disabilities Sunflower As part of WestJet's commitment to improving accessibility, Sunflower lanyards are now available upon request at WestJet check-in counters across Canada. Guests are also encouraged to reuse their Sunflower lanyards on future flights or wherever the Sunflower is recognized and helps them receive the assistance they need. About WestJet WestJet took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to five destinations. Since then, WestJet has pioneered low-cost travel in Canada, cutting airfares in half, and increasing the flying population in Canada by more than 50 per cent. Following integration with Sunwing in 2025, more than 14,000 WestJetters support nearly 200 aircraft and connect guests to more than 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia. As a major Canadian employer that includes WestJet Airlines, Sunwing Vacations Group and WestJet Cargo, the WestJet Group is Canada's leading low-cost airline and largest vacation provider, with a united purpose of providing affordable and accessible air and vacation travel to Canadians. Learn more about WestJet at (also available in French) Follow WestJet on Facebook at Follow WestJet on X at and Follow WestJet on Instagram at Subscribe to WestJet on YouTube at About the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower: The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower enables individuals to discreetly indicate that they have a non-visible disability and may need additional assistance, understanding, or more time. Since Hidden Disabilities Sunflower was established in the UK in 2016, it has been adopted globally by businesses and charities to support their colleagues and customers. The Sunflower is recognized across a broad range of sectors - ranging from retail, financial services, transport including over 220 airports, travel and tourism, education, government, as well as healthcare, emergency service and entertainment. Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is available globally and has been launched locally in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Ireland, Latin America, Mauritius, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the UAE, the UK and USA.
BBC News
13-05-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Dudley Zoo welcomes two new baby reindeers
A zoo in Birmingham has welcomed two baby reindeers to their herd. Dudley Zoo and Castle posted about the little arrivals on Facebook on zoo said mum Sunflower gave birth to a boy, while Jasmine gave birth to a girl, and all are doing not currently endangered, the species has a IUCN Red List status of vulnerable. Did you know Reindeer can run at speeds of up to 75 kilometres per hourThey are the only mammals able to see ultraviolet light. This is thought to help them see better in their white, featureless winter worldThey are known as reindeer in Europe, but their North American name is caribou Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
