The Saudi Camel Federation is the official body responsible for organizing and developing camel racing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The federation was founded to promote this traditional sport and preserve the Kingdom's cultural heritage, in line with the ambitious Vision 2030 and its goals of diversifying national income and strengthening culture and heritage.
Given the historical and cultural standing of camel racing in the Arabian Peninsula, the federation stages local and international competitions and festivals that attract fans of the sport from around the world. The most prominent of these is the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival, held annually and among the most widely attended events on the calendar.
To keep pace with modern developments in sport, the federation uses the latest technology to ensure races are run professionally and safely, such as electronic timing and drones that follow the races and broadcast them live to the public. These efforts strengthen the Kingdom's international presence in camel racing and build a network of cooperation with other camel federations.
The federation also offers training and educational programs to improve competitors' skills and raise awareness of the sport and how to manage it more effectively. These programs seek to discover and develop new talent, raising the level of competition and increasing young people's participation in this important field.
