Dania Akeel
Professional Motorcycle Racer
Saudi Arabia
Dania's Keynote Topics
Her Journey in Track Racing
Competing in the Formula E's Rookie Test
Her Participation in the UAE National Sports Bike Super Series
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Dania Akeel is the first Saudi Arabian woman in history to receive the Speed Bikes Competition license. At the age of 26, she received her full UK Motorcycle license and began track racing at the age of 30.In December 2018, Saudi Arabian women drivers competed for the first time compete in the Kingdom’s against male counterparts in the Formula E’s Rookie Test, part the country’s first-ever Saudia Ad Diriyah E Prix.
Akeel obtained her license after applying through the Saudi Arabian Motorsport Federation (SAMF), an organization that was established with the aim of supervising motorsports and motorcycles in Saudi Arabia, and of working to develop and sponsor the sport and its athletes.
Following her license approval, Akeel announced that she will be taking part in her first official competition, riding a Ducati 899 in the UAE National Sports Bike Super Series.
