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 Al-Ula Provincial Royal Commission, the Al-Ula Provincial Royal Commission, in cooperation with the Saudi Arabian Camel Federation, announced the establishment of the “Cup Al-Ula for Camels” from March 14 to 17 with a total prize value of over 80 million Saudi Riyals. aims to develop camel sport as a heritage and cultural title of the Kingdom, highlighting the identity of Al-Ula and its natural cultural environment, as well as the culmination of a busy season of numerous camel racing in the Kingdom and the region, with a total prize value of over 80 million Saudi Riyals.
Al-Ula Camel Cup includes 16 races, of which 6 are marathon races and 10 are elite races. The Al-Ula Camel Cup will also feature a range of diverse activities available to participants, including artistic, musical and cultural performances and includes a unique heritage market and art and craft exhibitions showcasing the culture of the Ancient Camel.
The Director General of the Royal Commission for Al-Ula Province, engineer Amr bin Saleh Al-Madani, confirmed that camel racing is an ancient heritage and culture of the kingdom throughout history, and it is an ancestral sport that has been passed down to parents and children and received great interest and support from a wise leadership, adding that camels have a deep meaning, rooted in Al-Ula, where it was a meeting place for convoys.
Al-Madani added: “The authorities are looking forward to hosting and organizing this cup in cooperation with the Saudi Arabian Camel Federation to together present to the Kingdom and the world an exceptional event that shows the history and heritage of the Kingdom and sheds light on Al-Ula, its natural and cultural environment and ancient human heritage”.
For his part, Saudi Arabian Camel Federation Executive Director Engineer Mahmoud Suleiman Al Balawi confirmed that camel sport continues to develop and flourish in the Kingdom with the support of wise leadership and the interest and insight of His Highness the Minister. sport to become a link to our ancient history and the authenticity of camel culture.
Wafal: Al-Ula is one of the international tourism destinations and we aim to organize this world championship to spread the culture of camel sports in the Kingdom and abroad, and to present this historical sport from the heart of Al-Ula, which is a vivid natural museum and beauty nature Spread this sport throughout the world.
Al-Ula Camel Cup is one of the sporting events within Al-Ula Moments, which includes a number of activities, including sports, the most striking of which is the Custodian of the Two Holy Moments. Endurance and Endurance Cup, Al-Ula Trail Race and Saudi Arabia Tour.
