Title: Jordan Rally Officially Starts: Middle East Champions Gather at the Dead Sea

Jordan International Rally, the third round of the Middle East Rally Championship, officially kicked off today, Thursday, in the Dead Sea region with extensive regional participation. Simultaneously, Jordan Motorsport announced the entry list for the Second and Third National Rallies, held as part of the international competition.

Details of the Second and Third National Rallies

• Second National Rally: To be held tomorrow, Friday, with a total distance of 225.22 km, including 86.72 km of special stages.
• Friday Stages: Include Shuna 1 & 2, Al-Maghtas 1 & 2, and Ma'in 1 & 2.
• Third National Rally: To be held this Saturday with a total distance of 283.98 km, including 110.8 km of special stages.
• Saturday Stages: Include Panorama 1 & 2, Sywayma 1 & 2, and Al-Rawda 1 & 2.

Full Entry List

A total of 22 drivers and co-drivers are participating in both rallies:

• Abdullah Al-Rawahi (Oman) & co-driver Ata Al-Hamoud (Jordan) – Skoda Fabia RS.
• Sheikh Badr Al-Fayez (Jordan) & co-driver Joseph Matar (Lebanon) – Skoda Fabia RS.
• Bassel Abu Hamdan (Saudi Arabia) & co-driver Firas Elias (Lebanon) – VW Polo.
• Shaker Jweihan (Jordan) & co-driver Mustafa Juma’a (Jordan) – Mitsubishi Evo 10.
• Shadi Shaban (Jordan) & co-driver Samer Issa (Jordan) – Mitsubishi Evo 9.
• Mohammad Al-Shurafa (Jordan) & co-driver Samer Sfeir (Lebanon) – Mitsubishi Evo 9.
• Sami Fleifel (Jordan) & co-driver Amir Nassif (Jordan) – Mitsubishi Evo 10.
• Issa Abu Jamous (Jordan) & co-driver Dawood Abu Jamous (Jordan) – Mitsubishi Evo 9.
• Shadi El Fakih (Lebanon) & co-driver Joseph Kmeid (Lebanon) – Renault Clio.
• Hamada Odeh (Palestine) & co-driver Zaid Abu Zaid (Jordan) – Mitsubishi Evo 10.
• Farah Zakaria (Jordan) & co-driver Dooline Schleich (Lebanon) – Can-Am Maverick.
• Nancy Al-Majali (Jordan) & co-driver Yazan Juma’a (Jordan) – Mitsubishi Evo 6.
• Fadi Dahshan (Jordan) & co-driver Ahmed Jankhot (Jordan) – Mitsubishi Evo 9.
• Hashem Kalbouneh (Jordan) & co-driver Dirgham Ristem (Jordan) – Subaru Impreza.
• Saif Al-Sheikh (Jordan) & co-driver Emad Juma’a (Jordan) – Subaru Impreza.
• Saqer Abu Jamous (Jordan) & co-driver Fayez Al-Qammaz (Jordan) – Mitsubishi Evo 7.
• Badr Hilalat (Jordan) & co-driver Amer Mousa (Jordan) – Mitsubishi Evo 6.
• Ala’a Deibis (Jordan) & co-driver Salameh Al-Qammaz (Jordan) – Mitsubishi Evo 7.
• Asem Aref (Jordan) & co-driver Mousa Djiyerian (Jordan) – Subaru Impreza.
• Karim Badawi (Jordan) & co-driver Waleed Shabshough (Jordan) – Suzuki Samurai.
• Yara Tarkhan (Jordan) & co-driver Abeer Jankat (Jordan) – Can-Am Maverick.
• Moaz Al-Atawi (Jordan) & co-driver Mohammad Balto (Jordan) – Can-Am Maverick.

Dooz Tip:

You can attend the Official Opening Ceremony today, Thursday, via a public invitation from Jordan Motorsport. The opening starts at 4:00 PM at the "Rally Podium" area in the Dead Sea. It is a fantastic opportunity to see the cars and champions up close before the official competition begins.