DANIA AKEEL & MAHA AL-HAMALI Chase Championships at Dubai Baja Finale

November 13, 2025

• DANIA AKEEL arrives in Dubai holding a commanding position to capture the FIA Middle East Baja Cup championship, leading by nine points after her third-place finish in Qatar. The Saudi driver’s Toyota Hilux campaign has been methodical and smart—she’s let her rivals stumble while staying consistent, and now she just needs to manage her lead over Khalifa Saleh Al-Attiyah to secure the title that’s been building all season.
• MAHA AL-HAMALI enters the SSV category battle for podium positioning alongside established contenders Paul Severn and Hamed Al-Wahaibi. While Mitchel van den Brink has already locked up the SSV championship, AL-HAMALI’s Can-Am campaign represents the growing Saudi presence in cross-country racing—she’s part of a new generation that’s not asking permission to compete at this level, they’re simply showing up and racing.
• The entry list showcases impressive international female representation with MARIA GAMEIRO bringing Portugal’s lone diesel Mini, NORA AL-JASSASI flying Emirati colors in SSV, and ANYA VAN LOON representing Dutch racing heritage. These aren’t token entries—they’re serious competitors who’ve earned their spots on merit, proving that when series actually welcome women drivers, the talent shows up ready to race.

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