Camel racing at the Custodian of Two Holy Mosques Festival

Camel racing

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Camel Racing Festival kicks off with 16 Arab and non-Arab countries participating, including the KSA, which is hosting the Festival.

What do we know about camel racing?

Called a camel race because this race limited to camels only.

It is a race between several camels, and the group may reach up to 20 camels per round. It is nothing more than a running sport.

Camels participating in the race are prepared in several stages:

We selected camels based on type, origin, and age.
given a special diet.
Camels undergo training on the racetrack.
We finally trained them to participate in the races.

Before participating in the race, verifying the origin of the camels is essential, which is part of the customs, traditions, and customary principles. This race is part of the Bedouin lifestyle.

What are the countries participating in the racing at the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Festival?

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is currently hosting a camel race with the participation of several Arab and non-Arab countries.

Arab countries in the camel race

A group of Arab countries are participating in the camel race. namely: Oman, Yemen, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, UAE, Algeria, and of course, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which is the host country of the festival.

Non-Arab countries in the camel race

following countries are participating: Germany, Britain, America, Switzerland, Poland, Switzerland and France.

Some may surprised by the participation of non-Arab countries in a race that may have an Arabic character, which originally reflects the Arab identity and the Arabs’ interest in camels and the authentic Arab camel. However, the camel race has become an official global sport based on the rules of horse racing. Which was and is still popular before the camel race.

The International Camel Federation has a membership of 42 countries around the world, with federations as partners.

The goal of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Camel Festival

The events organized by Saudi Arabia, whether the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Camel Festival or other events and seasons are one of the objectives of the Kingdom to achieve Vision 2030. Through these events, the Kingdom’s image is reflected in the whole world, which increases the realization of its goals.

Camel race has been one of the interests of Arabs throughout history. As it is part of their identity and culture, reflecting their history and image. In addition, participation in this race and season brings great economic benefits and investments. The market value of camels participating in the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Festival exceeded a quarter of a billion riyals, and businessmen have entered to invest in this sport.

What does Shawahid have to do with the camel racing festival in Saudi Arabia?

Being part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and a leading company in one of its fields, we are interested in the achievements of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and what it seeks to achieve towards Vision 2030. Camels are one of the indigenous animals that are part of the KSA, can anyone imagine Saudi Arabia without camels?

One of our practices that resulted from observing animals threatening some roads and areas was the design and manufacture of animal fences that prevent animals from accessing roads or facilities. These barriers are effective in fulfilling this role.

We are proud to be a pioneer Saudi company in traffic safety throughout the KSA, in addition to our cooperation with different countries in the Middle East and beyond, due to our speed of supply to various regions.

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