Results of the King's Sword race, Sha'al category, at the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival
The final judging committee of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival in its tenth edition, currently being held in Al-Sayahid Al-Janoubiya, announced the results of the winners in the competitions of the twenty-third day, which was dedicated to the beauty contest rounds for the “King’s Sword” category (Sha’al) , after reviewing the participating herds in front of the competent committee.
List of winners in the King's Sword (Shaal) race
The competition witnessed a strong turnout and exciting rivalry among camel owners, and the final results for the top ten positions 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 heritage and a deep historical legacy
The King Abdulaziz Camel Festival is the world's largest camel-themed event, held annually in the southern region of Al-Sayahid. Historically, Al-Sayahid served as a gathering point for the armies of King Abdulaziz, the founder of the Kingdom, and a stage for the battles that unified the Kingdom. 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 goals of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 in preserving national identity.
The festival's importance extends beyond competition; it also generates significant economic activity, stimulating buying and selling in camel markets, which positively impacts owners and investors in this vital sector. Furthermore, the festival attracts visitors and tourists from around the world, eager to experience this rich cultural heritage that reflects the long-standing relationship between Arabs and camels.
The competitions continue, and anticipation is high for the unified flag
The festival's activities continue amidst an enthusiastic atmosphere, as the public and camel owners await the announcement today, Thursday, of the results of the "Unified Flag" for the Sha'al category, which is one of the strongest and most important rounds in the festival, and which usually witnesses the participation of the elite of the elite of camels with rare aesthetic specifications.
