Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula Governorate, the Al-Ula Cup for Camel competitions will start, on Tuesday, and will continue until March 17, organized by the Royal Commission for Al-Ula Governorate in cooperation with Saudi Camel Federation.
The competition will witness 16 runs, with 6 runs dedicated to marathon sports, and ten runs for camel racing, while the total prize money for the competition is more than 80 million riyals. Unique art and craft exhibitions show the ancient culture of camel.
The Al-Ula Camel Cup, which is the most powerful and expensive occasion, and is similar to the Camel World Cup, aims to pay attention to the development of the ancient camel sport, which is part of the heritage and culture of Saudi Arabia, in addition to highlighting the ancient history of Al-Ula filled with archaeological and cultural sites and the picturesque and amazing nature.
For four consecutive days, the Al-Ula Camel Cup brings together 40 of the best racing camels in the region to compete for the largest prize in the history of camel racing.
Camel sport and its races receive special attention from the wise government, which seeks to develop it according to an ambitious vision that keeps pace with progress and preserves the heritage and originality of Saudi Arabia. Arabian island.
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