Baja Jordan to Kick Off on Thursday in Aqaba.

Aqaba: Baja Jordan, a major motorsport event featuring the seventh round of the FIA World Cup for Cross-Country Bajas, the FIM World Cup for Bikes and Quads, and the third round of the Middle East Cup for Cross-Country Bajas, will kick off on Thursday in Aqaba. The event also includes the National Baja Jordan and the Wadi Al-Qamar Navigation Rally. The opening ceremony and press conference are scheduled for tomorrow, followed by the start of the demonstration stages. The competition will continue until Saturday, with a total route length of 775.31 km, including two main stages: the Wadi Rum stage on Friday, and the Disi stage on Saturday. According to Jordan News Agency, the FIA Cross-Country category will see 20 competitors from 20 countries, while 16 riders from 8 countries will compete in the FIM Bikes and Quads category. Among the Jordanian riders are Abdullah Abu Aisha, Tallet Al-Shishani, and Hamza Al-Zouahra. In the National Baja Jordan, 11 competitors from Jordan and Palestine are participating, incl uding Hashem Kalbuna and his co-driver Mustafa Al-Bitar. The Wadi Al-Qamar Navigation Rally will also feature 25 competitors from Jordan, Palestine, and Syria. Baja Jordan continues to attract global attention, drawing significant media coverage due to the strong competition and renowned participants.