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26 October 2026

Dakar Rally 2027 moved out of Saudi Arabia amid conflict in Middle East

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Source reporting: Al Jazeera English

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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.

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