ISLAMABAD: Spectators at the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival, arguably the largest such gathering in the world, were “amazed” to see performances by Pakistani camels and learn how they are used for work and entertain purposes in their home country, media reported on Wednesday.
The festival started on December 1 and will last 40 days, with participants from Gulf countries, United States, France, Russia and Saudi Arabia, SPA reported.
“Tourists and spectators were introduced to how camels are used in Pakistan,” the Urdu News website said. “Apart from that, they also learnt how camels are decorated and used in entertainment programs.”
“Spectators who came to the festival liked the beautiful dance of Pakistani camels. About three thousand tourists saw and liked this beautiful camel program.”
Urdu News reported that spectators also got to see how Pakistani barbers decorate camels with motifs.
“Visitors to the festival were introduced to the methods of riding camels in Pakistan and the breeds of camels reserved for children,” the report said. “It was also shown how camels are trained to dance in Pakistan and the different types of work they perform.”
The festival is an annual international cultural, economic, sports and entertainment event organized by the Saudi Camel Club. This year is the sixth edition of the festival.
Pakistani camels take center stage at world’s largest camel festival in Saudi Arabia
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Pakistani camels take center stage at world’s largest camel festival in Saudi Arabia
- King Abdulaziz Camel Festival started on December 1 and will last 40 days
- Participants came from Gulf countries, United States, France, Russia and Saudi Arabia
Pakistan Airports Authority reports ‘historic’ twin-engine aircraft landing in Lahore
- Twin-engine aircraft are usually larger, heavier and require better airport infrastructure, navigation systems to land
- Pakistan Airports Authority says landing reflects its commitment to enhance aviation sector, strengthen infrastructure
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) announced on Saturday that the New General Aviation Aerodrome achieved a significant milestone when it handled the landing of a twin-engine aircraft.
A twin-engine aircraft has two engines that provide it redundancy and increased performance compared to single-engine counterparts. These aircraft range from small twin-engine propeller planes to large commercial jetliners. The presence of multiple engines enhances safety by allowing the aircraft to continue flying in the event of an engine failure.
However, twin-engine aircraft are usually larger, heavier and more complex than single-engine planes. They require advanced airport infrastructure such as better runways, navigation systems and air traffic coordination.
“The New General Aviation Aerodrome, Lahore achieved another significant operational milestone today with the successful landing of a twin-engine aircraft, following the recent arrival of a single-engine aircraft,” the PAA said in a statement.
It said the flight was also boarded by Air Vice Marshal Zeeshan Saeed, the director general of the PAA. The move reflected “strong institutional confidence” in the aerodrome’s safety standards, operational capability, and overall readiness, it added.
“The landing was conducted with exceptional precision and professionalism, demonstrating the aerodrome’s robust operational framework, technical preparedness, and effective airside coordination in accordance with contemporary aviation requirements,” the PAA said.
It said the landing represented a “major advancement” in Pakistan’s general aviation sector and underscores the PAA’s commitment to enhancing regional aviation capacity, strengthening infrastructure and promoting excellence in aviation development.
