Al-Sayahed, 10 Rajab 1447 AH (30 December 2025)

The winners of the top places in the King Abdulaziz Camel Race Cup were announced today at the Al-Sayahed arena, in the open Hail and Zamoul category over 8 kilometers, in a competitive atmosphere that reflected the participants' high caliber and the strong technical and physical preparation of the racing camels.

The heats produced standout times and fierce competition among leading owners and trainers. Al-Reasa camels topped the results of the first and second heats, winning the first with the camel "Rawaa" in a time of 12:46.118, and confirming their presence in the second heat with the camel "Wadih" in 12:55.964.

In the third heat, Hafeez Saeed Al-Marri took first place with the camel "Qarar" in 12:57.100, while Hamad Nihayan Al-Ameri won the fourth heat with the camel "Zaabeel" in 13:01.510.

The fifth heat saw Faraj Ali Al-Zaabi win with the camel "Danat" in 12:50.611, while Hamad Nihayan Al-Ameri returned to win the sixth heat with the camel "Hasheem" in 12:52.405.

In the seventh heat, Faraj Ali Al-Zaabi continued his strong form, taking first place with the camel "Matarah" in 12:54.335, while Abdullah Majed Al-Majed won the eighth heat with the camel "Al-Kayed" in 12:48.914, and returned to top the ninth heat with the camel "Nouf" in 12:48.544.

In the tenth heat, Al-Awwal Hindi Al-Rashoud won with the camel "Al-Mafda" in 12:59.808, while Hamad Nihayan Al-Ameri topped the eleventh heat with the camel "Al-Shaheeniyah" in 12:48.344.

The category's competitions closed with the twelfth heat, in which Hamad Nihayan Salem Al-Ameri claimed first place with the camel "Nasibaan," posting the best time of the day at 12:40.955, in a fitting close to heats marked by intensity and excitement.

The King Abdulaziz Camel Race Cup is one of the Kingdom's most prominent heritage and sporting events, helping preserve the camel-racing tradition and strengthen the Kingdom's regional and international standing in the sport, in line with Saudi Vision 2030's goals of supporting cultural heritage and authentic sports.