{"id":96697,"date":"2022-03-18T06:16:58","date_gmt":"2022-03-18T06:16:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alj.com\/?post_type=in-the-news&p=96697"},"modified":"2022-05-27T11:55:59","modified_gmt":"2022-05-27T11:55:59","slug":"everything-to-know-about-rally-jameel-saudi-arabias-first-ever-off-road-navigation-rally-for-female-drivers","status":"publish","type":"in-the-news","link":"https:\/\/alj.com\/en\/in-the-news\/everything-to-know-about-rally-jameel-saudi-arabias-first-ever-off-road-navigation-rally-for-female-drivers\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything to know about Rally Jameel, Saudi Arabia’s first-ever off-road navigation rally for female drivers"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vogue Arabia reports on Rally Jameel<\/a>, Saudi Arabia’s first-ever off-road navigation rally for female drivers, the first of its kind in the Arab world.\u00a0 The event takes place from March 17-19, 2022 with a 900km route that starts in Hail, passing through Al Qassim, and ending in Riyadh.<\/p>\n

In line with the Kingdom\u2019s Vision 2030<\/a>\u2014of which women empowerment is an integral pillar\u2014the rally will not be a race of speed, but will test participants on their precise navigation skills. The challenging route, which is set to vary by 300 to 500km per day, will feature elements of headings, hidden checkpoints, time, distance, and strategy using navigation systems, and road books. Participation is limited to 20 women drivers who will be selected by the organizing committee, with teams of two (driver and an assistant) driving unmodified manufactured four-wheel or all-wheel-drive vehicles. So far, 34 teams from 15 countries have signed up to take part in the rally, with drivers ranging from seasoned veterans to beginners.<\/p>\n