Qatari drivers excelled at the Hail Rally in Saudi Arabia, which is a round of the FIA World Cup for Baja and the opening round of the Middle East Championship. Khalifa al-Attiyah secured a remarkable first place in the Challenger category and fourth overall, while Ahmed al-Kuwari came second in the same category. Abdulaziz and Nasser al-Kuwari were fourth in the Challenger category. Abdullah al-Rabban dominated the Stock category with a
well-earned victory, and Mohammad al-Attiyah secured eighth place in the SSV category. Qatar Rider Yaghoob Azadi, also put in a solid effort, finishing 15th in the bikes category.

