Buraidah – 17 Rabi' al-Awwal 1447 AH, corresponding to September 9, 2025.

The Qassim Region Municipality, represented by Shari Municipality, and under the direction of His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishaal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Qassim, is preparing to launch the eighth edition of the Al-Midhnab Camel Auction next Friday at the Midhnab Center, with the participation of a number of government and private entities. The event will run for 15 consecutive days, combining authentic heritage with economic and tourism activity.

At a Glance

  • Camels: heritage and identity: The auction is one of the most prominent events that helps strengthen the standing of camels as an authentic cultural and folk heritage, alongside their vital role in supporting the local economy and attracting investors and enthusiasts from across the Kingdom and beyond.
  • Comprehensive preparations: Engineer Abdulmajeed Al-Harbi, mayor of Shari Municipality, explained that the municipality completed all its preparations early, including:
    • Installing more than 200 lighting poles.
    • Setting up 200 pens dedicated to buying, selling, and camel beauty contests.
    • Providing comprehensive infrastructure to serve camel owners and visitors.
  • Diverse accompanying events: The auction is not limited to buying and selling operations; it offers a rich program for visitors that includes:
    • A fully equipped hospitality camp.
    • Poetry evenings featuring leading poets.
    • More than 100 tents for home-based producers.
    • Dedicated corners for dates, honey, and food products.
    • Livestock markets, a variety of restaurants, and entertainment areas for children.

Al-Harbi affirmed that the municipality seeks to provide a comprehensive experience befitting Qassim's standing and the expectations of its visitors, through integrated organizational and hospitality services, to support the success of the eighth edition of the auction.