# Dakar Rally 2027 moved out of Saudi Arabia amid Middle East conflict

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- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-26 06:29 UTC
- Sports
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> Organisers say the January 2027 Dakar Rally will be held outside Saudi Arabia because of recent developments in the region. Its new location will be announced in the coming days, and the rally is scheduled to return to Saudi Arabia in 2028.