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South China Morning Post
19-05-2025
- Automotive
- South China Morning Post
Female supercar fans rev up at rally in the UAE
A group of women with a shared love for supercars gathered in Dubai for a weekend car rally organised by the Arabian Gazelles. The group is the first all-female supercar owners club in the region. Founded eight years ago by Hanan Mazouzi Sobati, the club aims to change perceptions about women in the auto world. Initially, brands were reluctant to support an all-women's car club. Sobati, who has loved cars since childhood, noticed that car events were mainly for men. She felt it was time for women to be recognised.
South China Morning Post
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- South China Morning Post
Arabian Gazelles rev up the UAE with all-female supercar rally
A group of women with a shared love for supercars gathered in Dubai for a weekend car rally organised by the Arabian Gazelles. The group is the first all-female supercar owners club in the region. Founded eight years ago by Hanan Mazouzi Sobati, the club aims to change perceptions about women in the auto world. Initially, brands were reluctant to support an all-women's car club. Sobati, who has loved cars since childhood, noticed that car events were mainly for men. She was often the only woman at these gatherings and felt it was time for women to be recognised. The rally included a four-day tour of the UAE, and participants were invited by BMW to test drive cars on the racetrack. Hanan emphasised that women don't need permission to pursue their passion for driving or to choose the cars they love. They are creating their own opportunities and spaces in the automotive world. Answer: after she noticed that car events were normally male-oriented
