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Crown Prince Camel Festival events in Taif

Overview

The eighth Crown Prince Camel Festival continues at the historic Taif camel racing track in Saudi Arabia, running until September 13, 2026. Organized by the Saudi Camel Federation under the patronage of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the event features a total prize pool exceeding 50 million Saudi riyals. Saudi camels have maintained a dominant presence across various categories. During the opening day of the ‘Al-Laqaya’ category, which involves 64 rounds covering 256 kilometers, Saudi camels secured first place in eight out of 14 rounds. In the ‘Al-Jadhah’ category, Saudi competitors won seven out of 15 rounds. Notable individual performances include the camel ‘Sharrara,’ owned by Saeed Manana Ghadeer Ajtabi, which recorded an average speed of 38.956 km/h. International participation remains high, with camels from Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Kuwait securing multiple wins. For instance, Qatari camels led three rounds in the ‘Al-Laqaya’ opening, while the camel ‘Fay,’ owned by Mohammed Bousba’a, led the ‘Bakkar – General’ round. Kuwait’s ‘Al-Jathab,’ owned by Hadi Al-Ajmi, recorded the best time in the ‘Qa’dan General’ round. Recent competitions in the human rider (Hajana) category saw 69 participants from six Arab nationalities competing in four rounds for men and women. Saudi riders Bandar Al-Huwaiti and Rami Al-Balawi won the men's rounds, while Khuloud Al-Shammari and Jawa'a Al-Rashidi secured victories in the women's categories. In the Al-Judha' category, which saw 652 camels compete across 38 rounds, competition intensified between regional powers. While Saudi camels led morning sessions, the evening cup rounds saw success from the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, with the Emirati camel ‘Adeeb’ recording the fastest time of the day and the Qatari camel ‘Al-Farkiya’ securing a major title. The festival, which supports Saudi Vision 2030 by preserving heritage and boosting tourism, has implemented advanced technological transformations.

Entities

Saudi Camel Federation · Taif · Crown Prince Camel Festival · Mohammed bin Salman · Fahd bin Jalawi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed

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Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Crown Prince Camel Racing Festival continues in Taif

    The 8th Crown Prince Festival for Camel Racing in Taif, Saudi Arabia, features diverse competitions with prizes over 50 million riyals, showcasing intense regional rivalry between Saudi, Emirati, and Qatari raי

  2. 6 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Crown Prince Camel Festival 2026 to expand media and 4K broadcasting

    The 2026 Crown Prince Camel Festival in Saudi Arabia is upgrading to 4K broadcasting and advanced digital media infrastructure to support its 50 million riyal prize pool and international coverage.

  3. 6 days ago

    [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Saudi camels lead Al-Laqaya category at Crown Prince Camel Festival

    Saudi camels led the opening of the Al-Laqaya category at the Crown Prince Camel Festival in Taif, winning 8 of 14 rounds. Qatar, Oman, the UAE, and Kuwait also secured top finishes.

  4. 7 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Taif University media students undergo field training at Camel Festival

    Taif University's University Media Initiative is providing hands-on training for media students at the Crown Prince Camel Festival to prepare them for professional careers.

  5. 9 days ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Crown Prince Camel Festival continues in Taif with 50 million riyal prize pool

    The eighth Crown Prince Camel Festival in Taif, Saudi Arabia, features over 50 million riyals in prizes, with Saudi camels leading recent competitions alongside strong performances from Emirati participants.

  6. 12 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Taif to host Saudi Camel Federation Cup and Crown Prince Festival

    The Saudi Camel Federation is hosting major racing and beauty competitions in Taif this October, featuring the Federation Cup and the Crown Prince Festival with prizes exceeding 50 million riyals.

  7. 17 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Saudi Camel Federation opens registration for Crown Prince Camel Festival

    The Saudi Camel Federation has opened registration for the 2026 Crown Prince Camel Festival in Taif, featuring over 50 million SAR in total prizes across various racing categories.

Sources

afifnp.com · alkuwaitnews.net · alraynews.net · alsaudi.news · alshaamal.com · arriyadiyah.com · ien.sa · news50.sa · rmse.sa · shahdnow.sa · swiftnewz.com

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