UAE Racers Excel In Multiple Categories At Liwa International Festival 2025 Drag Race

The Liwa International Festival 2025 concluded its Drag Race bike competition on Sunday, creating a thrilling atmosphere in the Tel Moreeb area. The event showcased top racers competing across various categories, offering an exciting and vibrant setting for participants and spectators alike.

In the UTV Stock category, Mohammed Ali emerged victorious with a time of 4.639 seconds. Abdulaziz Al Baloushi secured second place, while Jaber Mohammed Mubarak finished third. Meanwhile, Yaqub Mubarak Abdullah claimed first place in the Open category with a time of 3.225 seconds. Majed Fahd Al Dihani from Kuwait and Mishaal Jassim Al Fahad from the UAE followed in second and third places, respectively.

Ahmed Al Nuaimi triumphed in the Modified UTV category, clocking a time of 3.661 seconds. Mahna Al Nuaimi from Qatar took second place, and Abdullah Saleh Al Sulaitey also from Qatar came third. In the Buggy category, Ibrahim Ahmed Al Qubaisi secured first place with a time of 3.666 seconds. Abdulrahman Al Nuaimi from Qatar and Abdullah Al Sulaitey from Qatar finished second and third.

The Two-Wheel Stock category saw Mohammed Al Hameli winning with a time of 4.490 seconds. Sultan Al Hameli followed closely in second place, while Mansour Khalfan Al Mansouri took third, all representing the UAE.

On Tuesday, Tel Moreeb will host the first day of falcon racing competitions in the Falcon Owners (Farkh Category). This event is expected to attract many enthusiasts from across the UAE who appreciate this traditional sport. Falcon racing stands out as one of the festival's key attractions, showcasing falcons' skills and professionalism.

Ahmed Bartaa Al Hameli, part of the falcon racing organising committee and board member of Liwa Sports Club, confirmed that preparations are complete for these races. He emphasised that this event offers a chance to revive Emirati heritage by highlighting falconry as an essential cultural element.

He further mentioned that tomorrow's races will see significant participation with 200 falcons registered for the first day. This event aims to promote Emirati cultural identity through competitive displays by skilled falconers and their birds.

The festival successfully combined modern sports with traditional events, drawing attention to both contemporary racing and historical practices like falconry. Such events not only entertain but also preserve important aspects of Emirati culture for future generations to appreciate and enjoy.

With inputs from WAM