Mohammed Ben Sulayem, President of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), praised Saudi Arabia's achievements in cementing the status of the Dakar Rally. He stated that the kingdom has successfully solidified its position as a leading organizer of major motorsport events. Ben Sulayem highlighted the high level of organization and logistics that exceeded all expectations. He also emphasized the importance of hosting such races for the development of sports infrastructure and tourism in the region. "Saudi Arabia has demonstrated to the world that it is capable of hosting top-level competitions," he said.
