Breaking Barriers
Reema Juffali
Saudi Arabian F3 Racing Driver
The ABLF Talks | Expo 2020 Dubai | December 14, 2021
Speaker Introduction
Reema Juffali is a pioneering Saudi Arabian racing driver, celebrated as the first woman from the Kingdom to compete in international motorsport. Since obtaining her racing license in 2018, the same year Saudi women were granted the right to drive, she has broken cultural and sporting barriers, racing in the British F4 Championship, Jaguar I-PACE eTROPHY, and GT endurance events such as the 24 Hours of Spa. As founder of Theeba Motorsport, she is committed to developing Saudi talent and expanding opportunities for women in racing. In 2024, she competed in the F1 Academy as a Wild Card entry in Jeddah, reinforcing her role as a national icon and global ambassador for motorsport.
Moderator: Sally Mousa, International Presenter & Speaker
Prepared by: The ABLF Research Council
Date: December 14, 2021
Event: The ABLF Talks | Hosted at the Dubai Cares Pavilion, Expo 2020 Dubai | Livestreamed on the ABLF City to 27,000 viewers globally
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Executive Summary
In her ABLF Talks Live session, Reema Juffali shared a personal journey that is both a story of individual ambition and a reflection of Saudi Arabia’s broader cultural transformation. From an unconventional start in finance to becoming the country’s first female professional racing driver, she has demonstrated that courage, preparation, and institutional support can redefine societal norms. Racing on the world stage, she has embraced the dual challenge of competing in one of the most demanding sports and representing a region still emerging in motorsport. Her narrative emphasises the transformative role of representation, infrastructure, and mentorship in driving gender equality in sport.
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