Today, on Saturday, at the Al-Wathba racecourse in Abu Dhabi, the following event will take place: the annual final festival of Arabian championship camels in racing on camels. After the series of races, on this day, the main event is the race for the Sheikh Sultan Al-Nahyan trophy over a distance of 16 km. The best camels and jockeys from different emirates will participate. The main goal of the festival is to preserve and contribute to the development of the traditional type of sport, which occupies a special place in the culture of the UAE. There are various categories of racers, each representing different age groups and levels of experience. The words of the chairman of the camel racing committee, expressed during the opening of the festival, emphasized the importance of preserving this ancient tradition. "Camel racing helps to preserve and promote the historical heritage of our people, and also contributes to the development of skills among the young generation," he noted.
