Dakar Rally Will Move From
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Dakar Rally Will Move From Saudi Arabia in 2027 Amid Regional Developments

The Dakar Rally will not be held in Saudi Arabia in 2027, organizers have announced. The reason is “recent developments in the region.”

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Saudi Arabia has been hit by repeated attacks from Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels, which have intensified in recent weeks.

The rally was scheduled to take place from January 1 to 15. The location where the competition will instead be held will be announced in the coming days.

However, Saudi Arabia will host the Dakar Rally again in 2028.

At this year’s Dakar Rally, Mattias Ekström finished third overall. The Swedish veteran won the most stages in the competition, four.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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