Rally Jameel 2025 Returns with All-Women Lineup Across Five Cities
With 45 all-female teams from 37 countries, Rally Jameel 2025 will cover 1,500 km of Saudi and Jordanian terrain.
Rally Jameel is set to return for its fourth edition on April 21st, bringing together an all-women roster of drivers and navigators for one of the region's most ambitious off-road events. The 2025 edition of the rally will span six days and five cities, starting in Petra, Jordan and crossing into Saudi Arabia through Tabuk, AlUla and Hail, before finishing in Qassim on April 26th.
Covering more than 1,500 kilometres of mixed terrain—from desert plateaus and mountain valleys to coastal routes—the event places a spotlight on endurance and navigation rather than speed. What sets Rally Jameel apart is not just the landscape, but the people behind the wheel: all 45 participating teams are led by women, representing 37 countries across four continents. Among them are 25 returning competitors from previous editions, joined by 20 newcomers taking part in the rally for the first time.
First launched in 2022, Rally Jameel made history as the first women's off-road rally in the Middle East. Since then, it has evolved into a high-profile platform for female talent in motorsport, recognised by the FIA Women in Motorsport Committee and fully sanctioned by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation (SAMF).
Organised by Jameel Motorsport, the rally continues to receive backing from Toyota distributor Abdul Latif Jameel Motors. Over the years, it has helped forge new pathways for women in rally driving, offering international visibility and hands-on experience in a sport traditionally dominated by men.
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