RIYADH: Rajeh Farhan Al-Ramali Al-Shammari, two-times Hail-Nissan International Rally champion, died in a road accident Sunday.
The rally champion was killed on Hail-Jiba road, north of Hail.
Expressing his condolences, Faisal Al-Tuwaihir, media coordinator of the Saudi Federation of Automobiles and Motorcycles, told Arab News Tuesday: “The death of Al-Shammari is a big loss for all sports-loving people. But he will ever be remembered for his contribution to this type of sport at the local, regional and global level.”
“Al-Shammari joined the first edition of Hail rally in 2006. In 2007 and 2014 he was the champion,” said Al-Tuwaihir, adding that in addition to the Hail rally, Al-Shammari joined a series of other contests at Jeddah and Abu Dhabi car rallies.
Nicknamed “fighter,” he was known for his high morale and being helpful to his colleagues when preparing their cars.
Having an excellent track record in the Hail rally, Al-Shammari, 38, participated in the latest edition of Hail-Nissan Rally 2018, where he organized a host camp for guests from inside and outside the Kingdom, said Al-Tuwaihir, who was an officiator in charge of the recent Hail rally.
The tent was working round the clock to meet the requirements of the competitors, he said.
Al-Shammari sustained a severe injury in 2007 with five fractures in his spine but, true to his nickname, he returned to the competition where he belonged. Although he was given medical warnings not to join the rally, he insisted on continuing and became one of its heroes.
Al-Tuwaihir said: “He experienced many accidents, the latest in Jeddah Rally 2016, where doctors advised him to stop rallying, otherwise his life would be in danger. But he kept participating in the event till he died.”
Hail rally champion Rajeh Al-Shammari dies in road accident
Hail rally champion Rajeh Al-Shammari dies in road accident
The founding economy: A blueprint for stability in the First Saudi State
- The establishment of the First Saudi State created a secure environment that facilitated the arrival of caravans, secured vast trade routes, and revived commerce across the Arabian Peninsula
RIYADH: The economy during the founding stage of the First Saudi State served as a fundamental pillar in building the nation, consolidating its influence, and ensuring its stability. This early economic growth was inextricably linked to achieving security, unifying regions, and organizing society—factors that directly stimulated trade, stabilized markets, and enhanced the foundations of daily life in Diriyah and its surrounding areas.
According to Dr. Abdullah Al-Saleh Al-Othaimeen's "Diriyah: Origins and Development during the First Saudi State," published by the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah), the founding economy stands as a historical model reflecting the reciprocal relationship between political stability and early economic prosperity.
The establishment of the First Saudi State created a secure environment that facilitated the arrival of caravans, secured vast trade routes, and revived commerce across the Arabian Peninsula.
Beyond its political and intellectual prominence, Diriyah emerged as a vibrant economic hub. Its active markets attracted merchants and students from across the region, all of whom benefited from the state-provided stability. The local society relied on diverse activities for its livelihood, including trade, agriculture, and livestock breeding, with horses and camels playing crucial roles in transportation, commerce, and securing roads.
The social and administrative organization upon which the state was founded ensured the continuous availability of goods and sustained market stability. Ultimately, the close relationship between public security and economic growth during this founding phase solidified Diriyah's position as a premier political and commercial center in the Arabian Peninsula.
