Khaled Al Qubaisi

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Khaled Al Qubaisi's achievements in motorsport are remarkable for a businessman who balanced a demanding corporate career. His two Le Mans podiums and three Dubai 24 Hours wins place him among the most successful endurance drivers from the Middle East. He was the first Emirati to claim a pole position in the World Endurance Championship, a milestone that inspired a new generation of Gulf racers. His dual career is a testament to his dedication and skill, and he remains a respected figure in both the boardroom and the paddock.

AwardsKhaled Al Qubaisi has won the Dubai 24 Hours three times and the Gulf 12 Hours once. He achieved second place at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2014 and third in 2016. He also made history as the first Emirati to secure a pole position in the FIA World Endurance Championship.

Honours & Distinctions

His Excellency

Government of UAE

Honorary title used in official ENEC documentation

First Emirati Pole in WEC

FIA World Endurance Championship·2014

First Emirati to secure a pole position in the series

Rankings & Lists

#848

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Records & Feats

First Emirati to secure a pole position in the FIA World Endurance Championship

Historic First·2014

Achieved in 2014, a historic first for the UAE.

Only Middle Eastern driver to compete in a full WEC season in 2014

Career Milestone·2014

Full-season entrant in the FIA World Endurance Championship.