The heats committee for camel racing at the ninth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival announced today, 25 December 2024, the names of the top finishers in the men's camel race, "Al-Hajjana" category. The race is part of the festival's events, which are considered among the most prominent heritage and cultural occasions in the Kingdom.

Race Results:

  • Heat 1:
    🥇 First place: Aziz Salama Othman Al-Huwaiti
    🐫 Winning camel: "Bashayer"
    🎖 Owner: Fahad Salem Jarouh Al-Shammari
  • Heat 2:
    🥇 First place: Sulaiman Muawwadh Awad Al-Juhani
    🐫 Winning camel: "Al Joker"
    🎖 Owner: Saad Mubarak Misfer Al-Dosari

The Significance of the Race:

The "Al-Hajjana" camel race is one of the events most representative of authentic Arab heritage, and the festival aims to promote the Kingdom's culture and national identity while preserving camel racing as an important part of Arab heritage.

The King Abdulaziz Camel Festival:

Held annually, the festival includes a wide range of activities, among them camel races, cultural and heritage exhibitions, and interactive programs introducing new generations to their forebears' heritage.