TAIF: The camel field in Taif is witnessing the influx of camel owners from various Gulf and Arab countries to participate in the Crown Prince Festival for Camels. The event will kick off on Saturday and is organized by the Saudi Federation of Camels.
A total of 658 rounds have been allocated to camel races during the festival, starting with warm-up rounds, followed by two production and marathon rounds, and concluding with closing rounds as the festival ends.
The organizing committee of the Crown Prince Festival for Camels has prepared and equipped a 10-km race track, including seven paved tracks, three for camel owners and one for the media surrounded by an outer fence that prevents people from entering the field, the director of the camel field in Taif, Nawaf Al-Qurashi, said.
The Saudi Arabian Camels Federation has announced the opening of online registration for those wishing to take part in the Crown Prince Camel Festival.
Participants are invited to submit their registration applications from Aug. 4 via www.cpcf.scrf.sa.
The website includes various forms to fill out, and information about the festival and accompanying activities.
Government keen to promote camel racing in Saudi Arabia
Government keen to promote camel racing in Saudi Arabia
- The organizing committee has prepared and equipped a 10-km race track
- Total 658 rounds have been allocated to camel races during the festival
Syrian foreign minister congratulates Saudi counterpart on Founding Day
- Asaad Al-Shaibani and Prince Faisal bin Farhan also discuss developments in Syria and the wider region, as well as bilateral cooperation
- This year’s Founding Day marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State
RIYADH: Syria’s foreign minister, Asaad Al-Shaibani, on Monday congratulated his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on Founding Day, which this year marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State.
During their telephone conversation the ministers also discussed the latest developments in Syria and the wider region, along with ways in which they might strengthen bilateral relations, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Prince Faisal reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and highlighted the need for regional stability and security, the Syrian Arab News Agency said.
Founding Day, which was introduced in 2022, is celebrated each year on Feb. 22 and marks the founding of the First Saudi State in 1727.
