AlUla - The Royal Commission for AlUla Governorate has announced its plans to host the inaugural Arab Camel Cup and the World Camel Endurance Championship, in collaboration with the Arab and International Camel Federations. This event is part of their broader initiative to establish AlUla as the premier destination for traditional sports in the region.
The Arab Camel Cup is scheduled to take place on May 3 at the Mughira Heritage Sports Village. Elite camels from 15 countries will compete in 13 rounds for prizes exceeding SAR3 million.
On May 4, the World Camel Endurance Championship will commence, featuring camels and jockeys from various corners of the globe, vying for prizes totaling SAR2 million.
The race consists of two stages, spanning a distance of 16 kilometers. Both men and women will participate in two categories, utilizing the riding techniques of Hail, Thanaya Bakkar, Zamoul, and Thanaya Qadan.
Each first-place winner in the two categories will be awarded a prize of SAR500,000, while the remaining prizes will be distributed among the winners of the other categories.
AlUla to host Arab Cup and World Championship for camels
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