The curtains fell on Saturday on the Liwa International Festival 2025, the ultimate winter destination and one of the most prominent sporting events in the region.
The festival featured fierce competitions and remarkable participation from elite racers in the dune-climbing challenges at Tel Moreeb.
The event concluded with a large crowd of spectators and distinguished figures in an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm and determination, reflecting the competitive spirit displayed by participants over the 23-day event that began on Dec.13 and lasted until Jan.4.
FINAL RESULTS: The final rounds of the festival brought great excitement and intense competition across various categories. The results were as follows:
TURBO 8-CYLINDER CATEGORY: 1st Place: Emirati Youssef Mohammed Al Ali, clocking 6.915 seconds.
2nd Place: Saudi Meshari Mohammed Al Khalidi, clocking 6.946 seconds.
3rd Place: Omani Hassan Mohammed Boushanib, clocking 7.520 seconds.
GAS 6-CYLINDER CATEGORY: 1st Place: Syrian Abdullah Ismail Mohammed, clocking 6.522 seconds.
2nd Place: Emirati Muzahim Mohammed Al Kaabi, clocking 7.070 seconds.
3rd Place: Emirati Faisal Hassan Al Balushi, clocking 7.194 seconds.
OPEN CLASS: 1st Place: Emirati Jassim Mohammed Al Ali, clocking 6.843 seconds.
2nd Place: Syrian Mohammed Amin Ismail, clocking 7.019 seconds.
3rd Place: Emirati Hamad Mohammed Al Ahbabi, clocking 7.218 seconds.
HILUX CATEGORY: 1st Place: Saudi Mehdi Mohammed Al Saloom, clocking 5.243 seconds.
2nd Place: Saudi Khalif Abdulrahman Al Khalif, clocking 6.275 seconds.
3rd Place: Saudi Mohammed Saeed Al Hamdan, clocking 6.443 seconds.
STOCK CATEGORY: 1st Place: Emirati Essa Abdullah Musharrek, clocking 7.638 seconds.
2nd Place: Emirati Khalid Abdullah Rashid, clocking 7.953 seconds.
3rd Place: Saudi Hashem Adel Al Masaed, clocking 7.998 seconds.
ELECTRIC CARS CATEGORY: 1st Place: Emirati Ahmed Khalfan Al Mansoori.
2nd Place: Emirati Rashid Abdullah Al Ketbi.
3rd Place: Emirati Hilal Al Khatri.
HYBRID CARS CATEGORY: 1st Place: Emirati Hamad bin Musa Al Balushi.
2nd Place: Emirati Awadh Khalifa Al Hamli.
3rd Place: Emirati Ahmed Hiyyi Al Hamli.
The Saud Al Tel category witnessed fierce competition, attracting significant attention from the audience. The event stood out for its intense challenges among participants, showcasing a high level of preparation and competitiveness.
WAM