Tag: Dakar Rally

Saudi Arabia Says Dakar Rally Accident Investigation Show No Criminal Suspicions

January 9, 2022

Paris, France – Saudi Arabia’s foreign ministry said on Friday that initial results of an investigation an accident during the Dakar car rally, which left one French contestant injured last week, showed no criminal suspicions. The Kingdom is liaising with the concerned French authorities to share available related to the accident, the ministry added in … More Saudi Arabia Says Dakar Rally Accident Investigation Show No Criminal Suspicions

Upcoming Saudi Dakar Rally Attracts Drivers From 70 Different Nationalities

November 18, 2021

PARIS, France – Saudi Arabia is hosting the third consecutive edition of the Saudi Dakar Rally 2022, attracting drivers from 70 different nationalities, the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The Saudi Dakar Rally this year is the largest in terms of the number of participants, SPA said. The number of participants in this year’s rally … More Upcoming Saudi Dakar Rally Attracts Drivers From 70 Different Nationalities

Dakar Rally To Take Place Across Saudi Desert In First Week Of January

May 12, 2021

The 2022 Dakar Rally will take place across the desert of Saudi Arabia between January 2 and 14, it was been announced by Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) and the Saudi Arabian Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) in a virtual presentation on Tuesday night. ‘Welcome for the third time to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the … More Dakar Rally To Take Place Across Saudi Desert In First Week Of January

SPORTS | New Route, More Technically Challenging Dakar Rally Promised In Saudi Arabia Next Year

June 11, 2020

RIYADH | SAUDI ARABIA – The Dakar Rally will be returning to Saudi Arabia for a second year running, it was announced through a virtual press conference on Wednesday. The organizers of the 2021 Dakar – Saudi have promised a route that is entirely new, more technical and, among the dunes that will surround it … More SPORTS | New Route, More Technically Challenging Dakar Rally Promised In Saudi Arabia Next Year

ENTERTAINMENT | Line-Up, Prices For Dakar Rally Closing Concert In Qiddiya Revealed

January 14, 2020

LONDON | ENGLAND – – The line-up for the Dakar Rally Final Party concert in Qiddiya on Jan. 17 was revealed on Tuesday. DJ Snake, Wiz Khalifa and Young Thug will take to the stage in the future entertainment, sports and cultural city where the winners in each category of the Dakar Rally will be … More ENTERTAINMENT | Line-Up, Prices For Dakar Rally Closing Concert In Qiddiya Revealed

KSA | Saudi Arabia to Host Dakar Rally on January 5

September 9, 2019

JEDDAH, SAUDI ARABIA, September 9, 2019 – Saudi Arabia is set to host Dakar Rally 2020 on January 5, marking the first time the history race is held in Asia. Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Chariman of the General Sports Authority, said: “Hosting the world’s toughest race for many years, the Dakar Rally, is a … More KSA | Saudi Arabia to Host Dakar Rally on January 5

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | Gruelling Dakar Rally Route Through Saudi Arabia’s Captivating Deserts Revealed By Sports Authority

April 26, 2019

More details about the Dakar Rally expected to take place in January 2020 in Saudi Arabia were released on Thursday by the Kingdom’s General Sports Authority at an event in Al-Qaddiya. The race starts on Jan.5 in Jeddah, with the drivers set to race through Al-Madinah, Tabuk and Ha’il regions before a having a rest … More Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | Gruelling Dakar Rally Route Through Saudi Arabia’s Captivating Deserts Revealed By Sports Authority