QASSIM: Reem Al-Aboud from 黑料社区 and her German co-driver Hanna Riehle of Jameel Motorsport were crowned winners of Rally Jameel 2025, which concluded on Saturday in Qassim.
The closing ceremony was attended by the governor of Qassim province, Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz.
Saudi driver Mashael Al-Howaish and her co-driver Taye Perry from South Africa, competing for Lexus Racing Team, finished second, while Farah Zakaria and Farah Ateyyat, both from Jordan and representing Al Markazia Toyota, ended third.
Over six days and across more than 1,600 kilometers, participants followed a route that blended technical challenge with cultural discovery.
From Petra鈥檚 awe-inspiring stone passageways to the dramatic mountain ranges of Tabuk, the historic landscapes of AlUla, and the desert trails of Hail, the rally offered a journey through some of the region鈥檚 most breathtaking and diverse terrain, finishing in Qassim, a region celebrated for its palm groves and lush farmland.
The route not only tested skill and endurance but also reaffirmed the growing status of 黑料社区 and Jordan as global destinations for adventure tourism and motorsport.
The participants in the six-day race pose for a souvenir picture after the awarding ceremonies in Qassim on Saturday. (Supplied)
At the post-press conference, Al-Aboud expressed her pride in the achievement, saying: 鈥淪tanding at the top of the leaderboard today is an incredible honor 鈥 and a reflection of every decision, every calculation, and every moment of resilience throughout this rally.
鈥淩ally Jameel pushed us beyond our limits and brought together a global community of women who are boldly claiming their place in motorsport.鈥
Riehle, who won the last two titles as a co-driver, said she was happy to win the Rally Jameel for the third time in a row, and this time with Reem Al-Aboud. 鈥淚 think securing first place after a consistent and high-performing run across all four stages proves that we are a good team,鈥 she said.
Second-placed Al-Howaish said she was 鈥渟o glad to end up in second with Taye Perry who really helped me to improve my way.鈥
Munir Khoja, managing director of Jameel Motorsport and Marketing Communications at Abdul Latif Jameel Motors, said: 鈥淩ally Jameel continues to push boundaries, redefining what鈥檚 possible in motorsport and beyond.鈥
It is 鈥渄eeply rewarding鈥 to see the Saudi-born initiative has 鈥渆volved into a global platform, reflecting the values of ambition, progress, and empowerment that lie at the heart of Vision 2030,鈥 Khoja added.
(With agencies)
