The Dubai Desert Rally begins today, which is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, and is supervised by the Emirates Motor and Motorcycle Organization, in cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council. , at the end of the international off-road rally season this year.
The rally, which begins in the Hatta region, will witness great competition in the final round to determine the “Baja World Cup 2024” champion, as Portuguese Joao Ferreira leads the standings by nine points over Argentine Fernando Alvarez, which makes the round decisive in determining the FIA World Cup champion ( Via).
The races in several categories are still witnessing an open struggle, as Emirati driver Khaled Al Jafla is equal in points with Spaniard Eduardo Pons in the Challenger category, and both drivers are competing for third place in the overall standings, amid great aspirations for an Emirati victory in the final race the day after tomorrow.
Yesterday, the organizing committee of the rally held a press conference at the Mohammed bin Rashid Library in Dubai, in the presence of the Executive Director of the Emirates Motorcycle and Motorcycle Organization, Maher Badri, the Director of Events Management at the Dubai Sports Council, Ali Omar, and a number of participating drivers, male and female, and representatives of the sponsoring companies. For the rally.
Maher Badri stressed that the Dubai Rally comes at a time that coincides with the country’s celebrations of Union Day, and on this occasion preparations came to host the Dubai Desert Rally, with the aim of making this edition exceptional, and creating beautiful memories for the participating racers, the public, and business partners in this great race.
Badri said: “We were keen to hold the press conference in the giant Mohammed bin Rashid Library to link culture and sports, and this idea was greatly welcomed by the contestants and guests of Dubai.”
For his part, Ali Omar stressed that the Dubai Desert Rally tops the list of activities and events that the Dubai Sports Council is keen to support, because of its great effects in supporting this sport, which receives great global attention, and in supporting the tourism movement in Dubai.
He said: “We are very confident that the Dubai Rally will achieve the great success that the participants and those in charge of the race are waiting for, as it represents the last stage of this year, and we hope that everyone will leave with an impression that reflects the passion that was shown to everyone hours before the start.”
Saudi champion Maha Al-Hamli: The Dubai Rally develops every year
The Saudi heroine, Maha Al-Hamli, congratulated the Emirati people on the occasion of the Union Day celebrations, stressing that this celebration is attended by the Saudis and all the Gulf people.
She said: “The Dubai Desert Rally is one of the oldest rallies in the world, and today we celebrate together its 45th edition, and this number reflects the value and quality of this race, which develops year after year, just as Dubai has accustomed us to all aspects of life until it has become one of the most prominent and important cities in the world.” .
She added: “This year, the Dubai Rally is witnessing unique changes, as it will be held over four days for the first time, giving motorsport and motorcycle enthusiasts a greater opportunity to enjoy the event, in a step aimed at strengthening communication between the rally and the local and international audience.”
Maher Badri: We were keen to hold the press conference at the Mohammed bin Rashid Library, to link culture and sports.
Ali Omar: The Dubai Rally will achieve the great success that participants and race organizers are waiting for.
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