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The 47th edition of the Dakar has set a date for the world's rally-raiders in Saudi Arabia from 3 to 17 January.

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00:00Abdullah is a desert rescue specialist, using his powered paraglider to soar over towering
00:10dunes coming to the aid of those in need.
00:15Here we use paramotors to search for missing people in the desert.
00:18Due to the terrain, some areas are inaccessible and the vehicle visibility is very limited
00:24for what lies behind the dunes, but paragliding makes it much easier.
00:32If I spot someone, as the pilot, I must quickly find a safe place to land.
00:45Landings are always done against the wind, which helps ease the process.
00:49Instead of descending abruptly, the wind lifts me gently, allowing a smooth arrival on the
00:55ground.
00:56Once I've reached the person, I immediately check their blood sugar levels using this
01:05glucometer.
01:06We're also equipped to monitor oxygen levels and blood pressure.
01:13This is my rescue vest.
01:15Communication with my ground colleagues is done via this walkie-talkie.
01:19If there's no network coverage, we use this type of portable GPS device, which transmits
01:26my coordinates to the team assisting remotely with the search operation.
01:33It must be said, the empty quarter is a very challenging desert, as its name suggests.
01:51A quarter that's empty.
01:55We advise anyone planning to cross it to inform their family in advance, stay in regular contact,
02:01carry the proper equipment for the journey, ensure sufficient fuel and bring plenty of
02:06food and water for the adventure.