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Hail, January 28, 2026, SPA — Technical inspections of the vehicles participating in the 21st edition of the Hail Toyota International Baja Rally will commence today, Wednesday, at the designated site prepared by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF), in preparation for the start of the rally stages. The technical inspection unit will carry out checks on 109 vehicles across the various participating categories. The technical teams are working to apply the regulations and standards of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) to all vehicles, while also ensuring compliance with the safety requirements and pr

AlUla, January 26, 2026, SPA — The Tuwaiq Classic Car Rally 2026 kicked off Sunday in AlUla Governorate with an opening ceremony held in AlUla Old Town. The ceremony drew classic car enthusiasts and other attendees from within Saudi Arabia and abroad. The rally continues today, with classic cars traversing prominent natural sites and historic landmarks across AlUla. The event blends a passion for heritage vehicles with the governorate’s scenic beauty, highlighting the link between classic motorsport and AlUla’s cultural and historical heritage. Now in its fourth edition, the rally builds on previous successes, strengthening

Yanbu, January 1, 2026, SPA — With just three days to go until the seventh edition of Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2026, motorsport fans worldwide are turning their attention to Saudi Arabia as organizational and technical preparations for one of the world’s largest and most challenging sporting events have now been completed. The rally is organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF) and the Saudi Motorsport Company (SMC) under the supervision of the Ministry of Sport, and will run from Yanbu between January 3 and 17, 2026. Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2026 will feature 25 Saudi competitors, including 10 participant

Jeddah, December 31, 2025, SPA — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s participation in the Dakar Rally has shown a remarkable upward trajectory, strengthening Saudi Arabia’s presence in one of the world’s toughest motorsport events. This progress has evolved from limited individual entries to a confident national presence, culminating in a Saudi competitor winning the previous edition of the rally. With the seventh edition of the Dakar Rally Saudi Arabia 2026 approaching, scheduled for January 3 to 17, 25 Saudi male and female competitors are set to participate. The rally was organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Fed