Results of the King's Sword race at the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival
the final judging committee of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival the results of the winners on the twenty-third day of the competitions, specifically in the beauty contest for the “King’s Sword” category for the “Shaal” color, after the participating herds were presented to the committee in the southern Al-Sayahid.
List of winners in the King's Sword (Shaal) race
The competition was very exciting and the levels were close, and the final results were as follows:
- First place: Bandar Sahin bin Ghunaim bin Shuwayh.
- Second place: Thamer Fahd Thamer Al-Sahli.
- Third place: Muhanna Ibrahim Khalil Al-Anzi.
- Fourth place: Wafi Nayef Tami Al-Otaibi.
- Fifth place: Dakhil Allah Nasser bin Nasser Al-Sahli.
- Sixth place: Badah Hammad Fahd Al-Dosari.
- Seventh place: Abdulaziz Hussein Awad Al-Shalahi.
- Eighth place: Aqab bin Asfour Fahd Al-Ajmi.
- Ninth place: Nahyan Faris Manahi Al-Ajami.
- Tenth place: Abdulmajid Mohammed Khaled Al-Ajmi.
King Abdulaziz Camel Festival: A cultural legacy and an economic dimension
The King Abdulaziz Camel Festival is the world's largest camel-related event, held annually in the Al-Sayahid area, northeast of Riyadh. Overseen by the Camel Club, the festival aims to preserve and promote camel heritage within Saudi, Arab, and Islamic culture, and to provide a distinguished cultural, tourist, sporting, entertainment, and economic destination, aligning with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goals for preserving national heritage.
The “Sha’al” category, characterized by its yellowish-orange coat, is gaining immense popularity among camel owners and enthusiasts of traditional heritage. The “King’s Sword” competition is considered a highly competitive event, demanding the ownership of rare camels with exceptional aesthetic qualities. The fierce competition in this edition reflects the development of the camel sector in the Kingdom, where the festival has become a major economic driver, stimulating the markets for camels, feed, and veterinary supplies, in addition to attracting tourists and enthusiasts from the Gulf region and around the world.
The festival continues to present its exciting shows, as the audience awaits today, Thursday, the announcement of the results of the “Unified Flag” race for the Sha’al category, which is considered the peak of competition in this color category, amid expectations of a large audience and high competitiveness among the top owners.
