The historic Taif Camel Racing Track hosted the grand finale of the 7th edition of the Crown Prince Camel Festival, held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. Organized by the Saudi Camel Federation, the closing ceremony was attended by His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region, who crowned the winners of this year’s prestigious competition.
Thrilling Final Races
The closing day featured four heats over a 6-kilometer distance, with 100 elite camels competing for glory. Owners from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and across the Gulf brought their finest racing camels, intensifying the atmosphere of rivalry and heritage. With total prizes exceeding 50 million SAR, the festival once again demonstrated its global stature as one of the richest and most competitive camel racing events in the world.
Final Day Winners
First Heat (Zamoul – General): Sayyaf owned by Saudi racer Mohammed Jarallah Al-Marri – Prize: 1 million SAR + a rifle Second Heat (Zamoul – Open): Mabhough of Al Shaqab stables, Qatar – Prize: 1 million SAR + a rifle Third Heat (Hail – General): Aryam owned by Qatari racer Faran Atiq Al-Marri – Prize: 1.5 million SAR + a sword Fourth Heat (Hail – Open): Nashbah of Al Shaqab stables, Qatar – Prize: 1.5 million SAR + a sword
A Celebration of Heritage and Sport
On this occasion, HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki Al-Faisal, Minister of Sports and President of the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee, expressed his gratitude to the Crown Prince for his generous patronage, stressing that such support reflects the Kingdom’s deep commitment to both modern sport and cultural heritage.
Launched on September 2nd, this year’s festival featured 249 races across all camel categories, including mafārid, ḥaqāyiq, laqāyā, jadhʿān, thanāyā, ḥīl, and zamoul. The event highlighted not only Saudi Arabia’s dominance in camel racing but also its role as a hub where tradition meets international competition.
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