- What’s your name and sport, and how long have you been doing it? Dania Akeel, Motorsport Athlete since
2019 - What got you into this sport? Always had a passion for speed and adventure, rally-raid combines both
- What’s a proud or defining moment for you so far? Becoming the Middle East Bajas Champion in 2024,
Winning a Dakar Rally stage in my class in 2025, winning a Rally-Raid World Championship race in my
class in 2025 - What does being a female athlete in Saudi mean to you? It means having new opportunities to pursue,
and to have perspective to appreciate the momentum. It means respecting the times favouriting our growth
and taking advantage of it to the fullest. - What achievement are you most proud of? As question 3
- How do you see the future for women in sports in KSA? I see sports in the Kingdom continuing to grow.
With the right mindset I think it will become more about competing internationally and aiming for the highest
global standards. - What message would you give young girls who look up to you? Focus on your craft. Build substance and
value in yourself by constantly improving your skills, and results will arrive. - Who’s your biggest inspiration? Many..
- What’s next for you? Continue to pursue excellence in international races.
In a sport dominated by noise and spectacle, Dania Akeel lets her results do the talking. Since 2019, the Saudi rally raid competitor has been quietly building one of the most impressive careers in Middle Eastern motorsport. Middle East Bajas Champion 2024. A Dakar Rally stage win in her class in 2025. A Rally-Raid World…