JEDDAH — The 2021 Cross Country Rally Al-Baha Champion Dania Akeel announced that she is technically ready for her first official participation in the Dakar World Rally, which will be held in the Kingdom from January 1 to 14, 2022.

Akeel shed light in a press conference on her latest preparations for this big national mission, as one of the ambitious female drivers representing the Kingdom. She also revealed the vehicle that she will participate with, classified in the T3 class of "Can Am Maverick X3" category.

Akeel expressed her appreciation to the Ministry of Sports represented by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation headed by Prince Khalid bin Sultan Al-Abdullah Al-Faisal for their unlimited support.

“"My participation in Dakar Rally is an essential step to enhance my experience in the world of rallies. Achieving participation is not a challenging issue as long as there is passion and will.”

“I participated in this competition to prove myself. I herein express my appreciation to those who supported me to take this crucial step. In particular, Minister of Sports, Prince AbdulAziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, and President of the Federation and the national companies who supported me under the banner of my beloved country,” she said. — SG