He last competed in 2002, although he has not officially retired from competitive rally driving. But whether he returns to the sport or not in the future, his record is unlikely ever to be seriously challenged.
Ben Sulayem was the Middle East champion in: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002.