Local Rallies

The 2026 Oman International Rally was always going to carry special meaning for Abdullah Al-Rawahi. For the Omani star, this was far more than just the opening round of the FIA Middle East Rally Championship — it was a test of resilience, determination, and physical recovery after one of the toughest periods of his career. Just six months earlier, Al-Rawahi had suffered a serious back injury following a heavy accident at the Batroun Rally in Lebanon, an incident that forced him out of competition and left uncertainty about when — or even if — he would return to top-level rallying. The recovery process was long and demanding, involving months of rehabilitation, pain management, and gradual physical preparation before he could even consider getting back into a Rally2 car. Despite those…