The final judging committee of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival in its tenth edition announced today, Thursday, the names of the winners in the competitions of the thirty-second day, which was dedicated to the category of “producing stallion” for the “red and yellow” colors, after the participating herds were reviewed in front of the committee in the southern Al-Sayahid.
Red category results
The "Red" color competition witnessed strong competition among the owners, and the final results were as follows:
- First place: Prince Sultan bin Saud bin Mohammed.
- Second place: Ali Mashhour Hassan Al-Qahtani.
- Third place: Saud Abdullah Mash’ab Al-Mutairi.
- Fourth place: Fares Fawaz Qanin Al-Harbi.
- Fifth place: Mohammed Musayfir Muflih Al-Sawat.
Zero category results
In the "zero" color competition, the list of winners was as follows:
- First place: Jazaa Obaid Bajad Al-Otaibi.
- Second place: Mansour Nasser Marzouq Al-Otaibi.
- Third place: Ghazi bin Saleh bin Fallah Al-Otaibi.
King Abdulaziz Camel Festival: A cultural heritage and a deep historical legacy
The King Abdulaziz Camel Festival is the world's largest event dedicated to camels, held in Al-Sayahid Al-Janoubiya, northeast of Riyadh. The festival's significance stems from Saudi Arabia's commitment to preserving its cultural heritage and strengthening national identity, as camels are an integral part of the Arabian Peninsula's history and culture. Over its successive editions, the festival has transformed into a major tourist, cultural, and economic destination, attracting enthusiasts and participants from across the Gulf region and around the globe.
The importance of the stallion's breeding cycle
The "Producing Stallion" category holds particular importance for camel owners and investors in the sector, as it is considered the true benchmark for measuring the quality of production and breeds. Competition in this category is not based solely on individual beauty, but rather focuses on the stallion's genetic ability to produce rare and distinguished breeds that possess standard beauty characteristics. This category directly contributes to increasing the market value of camels and improving breeds, which positively impacts the local economy linked to the camel sector.
Continuation of competitions and events
The festival continues tomorrow, Friday, with audiences eagerly awaiting the announcement of the results for the "Produced Stallion" category in the "Al-Wadh" and "Al-Shaqah" breeds, as well as the preliminary round for the Al-Wadh and Al-Sha'al breeds. Meanwhile, the "Rimat" gate closed today, Thursday, for entries to the herds participating in the Crown Prince's round for the "Al-Wadh" breed, signaling fierce competition in the coming days and reflecting the extensive preparations undertaken by participants to win the festival's most prestigious prizes.
