emirates7 - The Drag Race bike competition concluded on Sunday as part of the Liwa International Festival 2025, creating an exciting atmosphere in the Tel Moreeb area, which was filled with intense competition. The event featured multiple categories, with top racers competing in a dynamic and exceptional setting.
In the UTV Stock category, Mohammed Ali took first place with a time of 4.639 seconds, followed by Abdulaziz Al Baloushi in second and Jaber Mohammed Mubarak in third.
In the Open category, Yaqub Mubarak Abdullah secured first place with a time of 3.225 seconds, while Majed Fahd Al Dihani from Kuwait finished second and Mishaal Jassim Al Fahad from the UAE came third.
Ahmed Al Nuaimi won first place in the Modified UTV category with a time of 3.661 seconds, followed by Mahna Al Nuaimi from Qatar in second and Abdullah Saleh Al Sulaitey from Qatar in third.
In the Buggy category, Ibrahim Ahmed Al Qubaisi claimed first place with a time of 3.666 seconds, while Abdulrahman Al Nuaimi from Qatar finished second and Abdullah Al Sulaitey from Qatar took third.
Mohammed Al Hameli triumphed in the Two-Wheel Stock category with a time of 4.490 seconds, followed by Sultan Al Hameli and Mansour Khalfan Al Mansouri, both from the UAE, in second and third places, respectively.
Additionally, the Tel Moreeb area will host the first day of falcon racing competitions in the Falcon Owners (Farkh Category) on Tuesday, attracting a large crowd of enthusiasts from across the UAE. Falcon racing is one of the festival's main attractions, showcasing the skills of falconers and their birds, while promoting falconry as an essential part of Emirati heritage and cultural identity.
Ahmed Bartaa Al Hameli, a member of the falcon racing organising committee and a board member of the Liwa Sports Club, confirmed that all preparations are in place. He noted that the event offers a chance to revive Emirati heritage and demonstrate the expertise of falconers in a competitive setting. He also mentioned that the races will begin tomorrow with 200 falcons registered for the first day.
In the UTV Stock category, Mohammed Ali took first place with a time of 4.639 seconds, followed by Abdulaziz Al Baloushi in second and Jaber Mohammed Mubarak in third.
In the Open category, Yaqub Mubarak Abdullah secured first place with a time of 3.225 seconds, while Majed Fahd Al Dihani from Kuwait finished second and Mishaal Jassim Al Fahad from the UAE came third.
Ahmed Al Nuaimi won first place in the Modified UTV category with a time of 3.661 seconds, followed by Mahna Al Nuaimi from Qatar in second and Abdullah Saleh Al Sulaitey from Qatar in third.
In the Buggy category, Ibrahim Ahmed Al Qubaisi claimed first place with a time of 3.666 seconds, while Abdulrahman Al Nuaimi from Qatar finished second and Abdullah Al Sulaitey from Qatar took third.
Mohammed Al Hameli triumphed in the Two-Wheel Stock category with a time of 4.490 seconds, followed by Sultan Al Hameli and Mansour Khalfan Al Mansouri, both from the UAE, in second and third places, respectively.
Additionally, the Tel Moreeb area will host the first day of falcon racing competitions in the Falcon Owners (Farkh Category) on Tuesday, attracting a large crowd of enthusiasts from across the UAE. Falcon racing is one of the festival's main attractions, showcasing the skills of falconers and their birds, while promoting falconry as an essential part of Emirati heritage and cultural identity.
Ahmed Bartaa Al Hameli, a member of the falcon racing organising committee and a board member of the Liwa Sports Club, confirmed that all preparations are in place. He noted that the event offers a chance to revive Emirati heritage and demonstrate the expertise of falconers in a competitive setting. He also mentioned that the races will begin tomorrow with 200 falcons registered for the first day.