Suba Crowned with Dubai Crown Prince Cup for Young Camels at Camel Festival

In a festive atmosphere, Suba, owned by Salem Saeed Manah Al Ketbi, achieved a remarkable accomplishment during the Dubai Crown Prince Camel Festival, winning the prestigious cup for young camels. The festival featured exciting competitions that showcased the spirit of fair competition, reflecting the significance of camel racing in Emirati society.

Intense Competition in the Young Camels Category

The Dubai Crown Prince Camel Festival concluded this year with four main races for young camels, characterized by strong competition for cups and guns, supervised by Sheikh Mohammed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Camel Racing Club. The events included 36 races with the participation of 1,070 camels competing over two sessions, morning and evening, at a distance of 6 kilometers.

Suba secured the Dubai Crown Prince Cup for open young camels along with a cash prize of 1.5 million dirhams, achieving a time of 8:50:3 minutes. The second race was won by Mu’tad, owned by Rashid Mohsen Ali Tithab Al Andilah, who claimed the open male camels’ gun with a prize of one million dirhams, recording a time of 8:54:4 minutes. The production category was also prominently represented, with Malain, owned by Abdulaziz Saif Ali Suwailem Al Ketbi, excelling in winning the Dubai Crown Prince Cup for production young camels.

Atmosphere of Competition and Auctions

Following the races, Sheikh Mohammed bin Maktoum celebrated the winners, in the presence of Ali bin Sarood, Executive Director of the Dubai Camel Racing Club. Tomorrow, the events are expected to move to the grand Marmoom track, where the two-year-old competitions will take place, intensifying the competition through 34 races targeting key titles amidst exciting challenges.

The thirteenth Marmoom auction, in particular, witnessed significant interest, with bidder Mohammed Ahmed Saif Al Ghaith Al Marri purchasing a selection of distinguished camels. These transactions reflect the growing confidence of owners in the breeds on offer, boosting the market and highlighting the positive atmosphere surrounding Suba.

The Impact of Leadership and Support for Camel Racing

Speaking about the importance of government support for the sport, Ali Saeed bin Sarood emphasized that the increasing success of the Dubai Crown Prince Camel Festival is a result of the efforts of wise leadership. He pointed out the significance of organizing events and races that reflect this generous sponsorship, contributing to the development and promotion of cultural heritage. He also noted the return of races for the Sheikhs, as these heats elevate competitiveness and create exciting atmospheres among owners.

The impressive public attendance underscored the event’s significance, attracting the interest of enthusiasts of Bedouin heritage and traditional sports. Overall, the festival reflects a growing appeal from both within the country and abroad, enhancing Suba‘s status as a key event on visitors’ agendas. With each new festival, the audience can expect quality additions that enhance the concept of heritage and make the events more attractive and innovative.