Al ain: H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, attended the concluding round of the Al Ain Camel Racing Festival 2025 at Al Rawda Camel Racetrack, which featured the hagayeg category over a three-kilometre distance.
According to Emirates News Agency, Fakhr, owned by Suhail Hamad bin Qareen Al Ameri, claimed the festival’s inaugural trophy as the winner of the Open Young Female Camel Cup, while Al Mawj, owned by Rashed Mohammed bin Marshoud, secured first place in the second race of the Young Male Camel category.
H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed congratulated the winners on their performances and praised the high standard of competition at the Al Ain Camel Racing Festival. He highlighted the event’s role in preserving camel racing as a cornerstone of the UAE’s cultural heritage and reflecting the participants’ commitment to upholding this national sport.
Sheikh Hazza also emphasized the festival’s role in promoting competition among camel owners in pursuit of excellence, aligning with the vision and directives of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to safeguard the nation’s cultural and sporting heritage and strengthen its prominence.
H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan commended the success of the festival’s first edition, noting its organisation and strong participation, which reflect the popularity of this traditional sport among the local community and the leadership’s commitment to its support and preservation.
Camel owners and trainers at the festival expressed their gratitude to H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his support of camel racing and traditional sports, which reinforces their role in the community for future generations.
Also in attendance were Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abdulla Mubarak Al Muhairi, and several officials from the camel racing sector, along with a large number of camel owners, trainers, and enthusiasts.
The Al Ain Camel Racing Festival 2025 was organised by the Presidential Camels and Camel Racing Affairs Centre, under the supervision of the Camel Racing Association, at Al Rawda Camel Racetrack in the Al Ain Region. The festival also offered valuable prizes for participants and included special trophy races across various age categories.