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Topic: Sheikh Khaled al Qassimi

Abu Dhabi Racing pair survive cliff scares at Rally Jordan

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May 10, 2013

Majed Al Shamsi escaped with a hurt shoulder after crashing off a cliff, while Mohammed Al Sahlawi narrowly escaped going over the edge himself. Read Article Abu Dhabi Racing pair survive cliff scares at Rally Jordan

Abu Dhabi Citroen's Al Qassimi on track for points finish in Rally Portugal

The UAE´s Sheikh Khalid Al Qassimi made a solid start to the Rally de Portugal today as he pursued his first World Rally Championship points of the season. Courtesy of Total Communications

Apr 12, 2013

Cautious strategy works for Emirati and the 11th-placed driver is confident of moving up despite 'few problems with the clutch'. Read Article Abu Dhabi Citroen's Al Qassimi on track for points finish in Rally Portugal

Sheikh Khalid Al Qassimi stalks Kuwait rally leader Nasser Al Attiyah

Sheikh Khalid Al Qassim powers his Abu Dhabi CitroÎn DS3 RRC on the first leg of the Kuwait International Rally.

Mar 22, 2013

Sheikh Khalid is leading Abu Dhabi Total World Rally's charge at the Kuwait International Rally and trails leader Nasser Al Attiyah of Qatar by only 41.3 seconds. Read Article Sheikh Khalid Al Qassimi stalks Kuwait rally leader Nasser Al Attiyah

With five in the mix who can win 'this could be strongest-ever' field in the Kuwait International Rally

Handout: Sheikh Khalid Al Qasimi is ready for a major battle for victory in his Abu Dhabi Citroën Total World Rally Team DS3 (Courtesy Citroën Total World Rally Team DS3)

Mar 21, 2013

Aside from himself and points leader Nasser Al Attiyah, Sheikh Khalid Al Qassimi says there are two or three other drivers who could challenge for the Kuwait International Rally title.  Read Article With five in the mix who can win 'this could be strongest-ever' field in the Kuwait International Rally

 

After snowy exit in Sweden, Sheikh Khalid Al Qassimi turns to Kuwait

Sheikh Khalid Al Qassimi - aiming for victory in Kuwait on his return to Middle East action next month. Photo Courtesy WORLD RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP 2013)

Feb 10, 2013

After a disappointing exit from Rally Sweden in his first World Rally Championship [WRC] outing for 16 months, Sheikh Khalid Al Qassimi turns his attention to the Kuwait International Rally of the Middle East Rally Championship. Read Article After snowy exit in Sweden, Sheikh Khalid Al Qassimi turns to Kuwait

 

Sheikh Khalid ready for snow days in Sweden with his Citroen for WRC

Recet photoo of Sheikh Khalid Al Qassimi of Abu Dhabi Racing team. (Abu Dhabi Racing)

Jan 30, 2013

Sheikh Khalid Al Qassimi will draw on teammates Sebastien Loeb and Mikko Hirvonen to help cope with the snowy terrain of Sweden. Closer to the UAE, the Al Ain Raceway hosts karting. Read Article Sheikh Khalid ready for snow days in Sweden with his Citroen for WRC

 

Sheikh Khalid says Citroen partnership offers 'very strong team' for WRC

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Jan 15, 2013

With Team Abu Dhabi partnering nine-time World Rally Championship team Citroen, Sheikh Khalid Al Qassimi says challenging for wins and a title is a strong possibility, says Graham Caygill. Read Article Sheikh Khalid says Citroen partnership offers 'very strong team' for WRC

 

Fords get lift as Loeb has issues

Oct 01, 2011

With the Citroens of series leader Sebastien Loeb and his teammate Sebastien Ogier both having issues, the Abu Dhabi Ford team sense an opportunity to draw closer in the championship chase.  Read Article Fords get lift as Loeb has issues

 

Al Qassimi achieves best yet with fifth place in Australia

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Sep 12, 2011

Emirati driver calls result in Rally Australia "a great day for Abu Dhabi and the UAE". Read Article Al Qassimi achieves best yet with fifth place in Australia

 

Al Qassimi targets another points haul at Rally Italy

May 04, 2011

Fresh off an eighth-place finish in the last WRC round in Jordan, the Emirati is determined to maintain momentum as the series rolls into Sardinia. Read Article Al Qassimi targets another points haul at Rally Italy

 

Ford Abu Dhabi's flying Finn Mikko Hirvonen wins Rally Sweden

Feb 14, 2011

Mikko Hirvonen won Rally Sweden for a second successive year as he held off the challenge of Mads Ostberg. Read Article Ford Abu Dhabi's flying Finn Mikko Hirvonen wins Rally Sweden

 

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Hollioake not short on confidence ahead of Fighting Chance

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Former England cricket captain Adam Hollioake has morphed into a cage fighter and wants to show off his new boxing skills against Carlos Spencer at Fighting Chance Dubai.  Hollioake not short on confidence ahead of Fighting Chance

Tamil refugees sheltering in UAE granted asylum in the USA and Europe

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