Hail, October 6, 2025 — The Hail region has seen a strong turnout for the Hail Camel Auction 2025, with visitor numbers surpassing 160,000 from across the Kingdom, underscoring the growing importance of the camel sector and its role in the national economy as well as the region's cultural and social life.

Held under the supervision of the Hail region emirate with the participation of several government agencies, the auction serves as a comprehensive platform combining sales, commercial exchange and heritage displays, while also bringing together camel owners, breeders and enthusiasts of this long-standing heritage sector.

The auction features a range of events celebrating tradition and heritage, including:

  • A tent for cultural seminars and dialogue sessions.
  • The "Ghabouq Al-Khattar" milking competition.
  • A herding competition for handling young camels.
  • Camel-riding and mounted-handler displays.
  • A spear-throwing competition, alongside a popular craft market featuring stalls for local family producers and artisans, plus a dedicated children's corner — rounding out a comprehensive community experience.

The auction runs for ten days in Al-Qaed city, serving as a hub for exchanging expertise and striking commercial deals between camel owners and breeders, as well as an economic and cultural event that reflects the depth of Saudi heritage and the state's continued commitment to preserving it.

The Hail Camel Auction has cemented its place as one of the Kingdom's leading national platforms for boosting domestic tourism and raising awareness of the camel's importance as both an economic and cultural asset, bridging heritage and the future.

The event supports the Kingdom's efforts to achieve the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 by strengthening the sustainability of national heritage, developing the cultural and heritage sectors, and supporting economic activities tied to authentic Saudi identity.