Muscat – Omani rally ace Abdullah Al Rawahi enters the fifth round of the Jordan National Rally, to be held at the Dead Sea on Friday, in high spirits after winning fourth round last month.

Al Rawahi and his Jordanian co-driver Atta Al Hamoud, in their Škoda Fabia R5, was unable to participate in the 2026 Lebanon International Rally due to security concerns in the region.

But he chose to compete in the Jordan National Rally to gain experience with his new car, ensuring it is technically tailored to the driver’s needs, as well as achieving the necessary dynamics and balance for the upcoming rallies. 

Speaking about his participation in the rally, Al Rawahi emphasised that such events are important for him to get behind the wheel from time to time so he can identify the car’s strengths and make the necessary adjustments after each race – especially since the car is new, has not competed in many races this year, and requires continuous development and proper setup for each race.