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Thursday, 24th February 2005

The organisers of the annual Cyprus Rally - the Cyprus Automobile Association [CAA], confirmed last week that they will be honouring its offer of free entrance to the winner of the 2004 FIA Middle East Rally Championship [MERC]. The CAA announced the offer last year, and it was Sheikh Khalid Al-Qassimi who went on to win the 2004 MERC championship crown, piloting his Subaru Impreza Sti WRX to overall victory.

The organisers of the annual Cyprus Rally - the Cyprus Automobile Association [CAA], confirmed last week that they will be honouring its offer of free entrance to the winner of the 2004 FIA Middle East Rally Championship [MERC].

The CAA announced the offer last year, and it was Sheikh Khalid Al-Qassimi who went on to win the 2004 MERC championship crown, piloting his Subaru Impreza Sti WRX to overall victory.

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A driver familiar with going up against the world's top drivers, Al Qassimi is also experienced at tackling the tough special stages of Cyprus, thanks to the annual Troodos Rally.

Cyprus has a unique role in international sport, forging a link between the FIA World and Middle East Rally Championships by hosting an official round of each.

This year's Cyprus Rally will be held on May 12-15.

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