The first Dakar car rally in Asia will begin in Saudi Arabia from January 5, 2020 next year, with more than 550 race drivers from 62 countries participating.

According to Prince Abdul Aziz bin Turkey, chairman of the Sports General Authority, the Dakar rally will consist of 12 stages. The Saudi desert will cover 7500 kilometers.

He has said that the video of the international advertising campaign related to the Saudi Dakar Rally will be shown in major cities of the world - Paris, Milan and Madrid. Video shows will also be arranged at famous global locations such as New York, London and the Burj Khalifa. The first phase of the rally will start from Jeddah which will go through various parts of the country.

The final destination of the rally will be Al-Qadiyah, passing through the raba al-khali. The drivers involved in the rally will pass through a 676-km-long area of ​​sand and gravel.The final destination of the rally will be Al-Qadiyah, passing through the quarter. The drivers involved in the rally will pass through a 676-km-long area of ​​sand and gravel.

The journey from Naum to Ayala will be very difficult. Its closing ceremony will be held in Al-Qadiyah. It should be noted that the Dakar Car Rally will start on January 5, 2020 and end on January 17 after continuing for 13 days.