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UAE Desert Challenge in Dubai Directory

The United Arab Emirates, founded in 1971, comprise seven Emirates; Ajman, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Fujairah, Ras al Khaima, Sharjah and Umm Al Quwain. The terrain varies from the bare rock mountains of the north and east to the spectacular sand desert that runs south into Saudi Arabia and is the northern edge of the Rub al Khali - the Empty Quarter. The event was conceived by Mohammed Ben Sulayem, whose motorsport career goes back to the early 80s. Mohammed who has a record 14 FIA titles to his name, is the driving force behind the event is uniquely qualified in his role having very considerable experience as a competitor and an organiser together with unparalleled knowledge of the desert, local customs and protocol. The event now spans six days, starting with the Prologue, a spectator show stage in Dubai which serves as a qualifying stage ie establishes the running order for the main event in the desert. The event begins with a ceremonial Start in Abu Dhabi and heads south into the desert for the first of five hard days of stages. The desert base, the Bivouac, is located at a new site, the Moreeb Hill, the sixty degree slipface of which is used as a hill climb in a unique and rapidly developing niche sport. Although deep in the desert, communications are maintained for the Media thanks to the generous support and expertise of Inmarsat, whose support of the WRC is well known.

Address: Marie Hervagualt, 133, Rue de Sevres, 75006 Paris, France
Telephone: 00 33 1 47 34 22 87
Fax: 00 33 1 47 34 22 87
Website: http://www.uaedesertchallenge.com/