Fernando Alonso joins the celebration as HHA Aston Martin delivers power-driven DBX 707

One lucky customer was handed the keys to his coveted British supercar by none other than Aston Martin’s world-renowned and former Formula One champion driver Fernando Alonso. (Supplied)
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Updated 17 March 2023
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Fernando Alonso joins the celebration as HHA Aston Martin delivers power-driven DBX 707

  • Special DBX 707 delivery event was celebrated in the Aston Martin showroom in Alkhobar,

Luxury car enthusiasts in Saudi Arabia have eagerly awaited the delivery of their pre-booked Aston Martin DBX 707 models, the world’s most powerful SUVs, which have now been mostly filled by the Saudi Aston Martin distributor, Haji Husein Alireza & Co. Ltd.

A special DBX 707 delivery event was celebrated in the Aston Martin showroom in Alkhobar, where one lucky customer was handed the keys to his coveted British supercar by none other than Aston Martin’s world-renowned and former Formula One champion driver Fernando Alonso.

Joining the festivities were executives from the main Aston Martin Racing partner, Aramco, as well as Haji Husein Alireza & Co. Managing Director Ali Alireza and Saudi Arabian rowing champion and Olympian Husein Alireza, who is also Aston Martin’s goodwill ambassador in the Middle East.

Aston Martin’s latest unveiling of the DBX 707 has dominated the luxury SUV market in 2023. Boasting unrivaled power, speed and a unique blend of performance, driving dynamics, design and luxury, this SUV sets a new standard that no other vehicle can match today. With the ability to reach incredible speeds, handle with precision and provide unparalleled comfort and style, the DBX 707 is truly in a league of its own. Powered by a 4.0-liter dual-turbocharged V8 engine with 697 horsepower, the DBX 707 can accelerate from zero to 62 mph in 3.3 seconds.

During the car delivery ceremony, Ali said: “The DBX 707 is the best high-performance luxury sports utility vehicle in the world. We are delighted today on this occasion to deliver it to its new owner in the presence of the Spanish Formula One racing legend, Fernando Alonso, and to share this joyous moment with him.”


Al-Attiyah claims victory at 2026 Hail Baja international rally

Updated 01 February 2026
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Al-Attiyah claims victory at 2026 Hail Baja international rally

HAIL: The Hail Baja Toyota International Rally 2026 ended on Saturday with Nasser Al-Attiyah claiming overall victory, completing the event in a total time of 4 hours, 6 minutes, 23 seconds. Yazeed Al-Rajhi finished second with 4:07:05, while Dania Akeel secured third place with 4:20:47.

The event was organized by the Saudi Automobile and Motorcycle Federation, in cooperation with the Ministry of Sport, the Hail Region Emirate and the Hail Region Development Authority, with Jameel Motorsport as official partner alongside the Saudi Motorsport Marshals Club.

The winners were crowned by Mansour Al-Mokbel, CEO of Saudi Motorsport Company, in the presence of Prince Abdulaziz bin Saad bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, chairman of the Hail Region Development Authority board.

The ceremony followed the second and final stage of the rally, which was hosted in Baqaa and covered a total distance of 323 km, including 151 km of the timed special stage.

The event brought together 152 drivers and navigators from 26 nationalities, including 72 Saudis, with 93 vehicles competing across six categories.

Overall classification — Hail Baja Toyota International Rally 2026

FIA Ultimate Category

Nasser Al-Attiyah (Qatar)

Yazeed Al-Rajhi (Saudi Arabia)

Dania Akeel (Saudi Arabia)

FIA Challenger Category

Yasir Bin Saiedan (Saudi Arabia)

Hamad Al-Wuhaibi (Oman)

Abdulaziz Al-Kuwari (Qatar)

FIA SSV Category

Fernando Alvarez (Argentina)

Mansour Al-Helai (UAE)

Erik van Loon (Netherlands)

FIA Stock Category

Majed Al-Thunayan (Saudi Arabia)

Abdullah Al-Shegawi (Saudi Arabia)

Al-Mashna Al-Shammari (Saudi Arabia)

FIM Motorcycles Category

Alex McInnes (Great Britain)

Mohammed Al-Balooshi (UAE)

Sultan Al-Balooshi (UAE)

FIM Quad Bikes Category

Hani Al-Noumesi (Saudi Arabia)

Abdulaziz Al-Atwi (Saudi Arabia)

Ahmed Al-Jaber (Saudi Arabia)

Saudi Toyota Baja Championship

Ultimate Cars Category

Faris Al-Shammari (Saudi Arabia)

Motab Al-Qnon (Saudi Arabia)

Khalaf Al-Shammari (Saudi Arabia)

SSV Category

Prince Sultan bin Turki bin Sultan (Saudi Arabia)

Mashael Al-Huwaish (Saudi Arabia)

Abdulmoeen Al-Shawaf (Saudi Arabia)

Stock Category

Mohammed Al-Asiri (Saudi Arabia)

Salem Al-Quraini (Saudi Arabia)

Hatem Al-Shammari (Saudi Arabia)

The Hail Baja international rally is considered one of the region’s premier motorsport events. It has been a key fixture on the desert rally calendar for more than two decades, offering high standards and an exciting sporting experience for both competitors and spectators. The rally also holds an important position on the calendars of several regional and international championships, reinforcing its status as one of the standout cross-country rallies in the region and reflecting Saudi Arabia’s growing reputation as a global motorsport destination.