Dakar Rally 2027 moved out of Saudi Arabia amid conflict in Middle East
Organisers of January's off-road race say it will be relocated due to recent developments in the region.
Al Jazeera English reports: Organisers of January's off-road race say it will be relocated due to recent developments in the region.
This sports story centres on Saudi Arabia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Dakar Rally, Middle East and Organisers of January.
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- Saudi Arabia · Middle East
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- Dakar Rally, Middle East, Organisers of January
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