"Jet Suit Race: Real-life 'Iron Man' Pilots Soar in Dubai"

In Dubai, the world's first Jet Suit Race Series took place, featuring eight pilots racing in jet suits around a one-kilometer course with inflatable obstacles. The event, organized by the Dubai Sports Council and Gravity Industries, showcased the potential of jet suit technology, which is being explored for various applications including search and rescue, medical, and military defense. The race winner, Issa Kalfon, highlighted the thrill and potential of the technology, with plans for a championship in Dubai next year to further promote the possibilities of jet suits.