Camel Beauty Contest Crowns Winners at the Final Station of the 19th Al Dhafra Festival
The activities of the 19th Al Dhafra Festival concluded with the crowning of winners in the camel beauty contest, marking a special event in the world of competitions that encapsulated the passion of owners and enthusiasts of this authentic heritage. The competitions were held in the city of Zayed in the Al Dhafra region of Abu Dhabi, under the supervision of the Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority. Attendees enjoyed watching the races of the local and Majahim camels. During this event, winners were honored in a global atmosphere that reflected the richness of local culture.
Notable Results in the Local Camel Races
The festival’s organizing committee, headed by Khalifa Suhail Al Mazrouei and attended by Obaid Khalfan Al Mazrouei, emphasized the importance of this event in promoting cultural identity. In the Local Partners’ race, “Hamya,” owned by Hamid Abdullah Mohammed Al Quraini, took first place, while “Mafnuda,” owned by Abdullah Mohammed Abdullah Al Saadi, secured second place. “Ariyam,” owned by Mohammed Hamad Qamaad Al Mansoori, achieved third place.
Achievements of the Majahim Camels of the Tribes
In the Majahim Partners’ race, “Samo,” owned by Mufeed Aabed Mufeed Al Ajab Al Murri, excelled, winning first place. “Tawariikh,” owned by Saleh Mohsen Saleh Mabkhoot Al Menhali, came in second, while “Zaimah,” owned by Fahd Rashid Fahd Al Natifat, took third place.
New Titles in the Tribes’ Young Camel Contest
The camels competed in several heats specifically for the tribes, yielding impressive results. In the Local Tribes’ Young Camel race 2, “Al Amirah,” owned by Saleh Juaid Salem Al Mansoori, claimed first place, followed by “Jamra,” owned by Saleh Rashid Saleh Hassan Al Mahri, in second place, and “Al Andalus,” owned by Ali Salem Obaid Hayai Al Mansoori, in third place.
In the Majahim Tribes’ Young Camel race 2, “Al Qudwa,” owned by Faisal Mohammed Saeed Hamad Abu Sal’a, secured first place, while “Al Ashwa,” owned by Mohammed Awadh Naji Eida Al Menhali, took second place, and “Muneefa,” owned by Fatima Saeed Salem Al Menhali, achieved third place.
Celebrating Heritage Through the Contest
The camel beauty contest is an integral part of the cultural heritage of the United Arab Emirates, showcasing the traditional methods of desert dwellers in raising and caring for these camels. In the Local Tribes’ Young Camel race 1, “Thabi Al-Fala,” owned by Abdulaziz Mohammed Aaidh Ali Al Qahtani, led the race, while “Wasam,” owned by Sultan Mohammed Saeed Hassan Al Menhali, came in second, followed by “Samha,” owned by Khalid Mohammed Saeed Ali Al Rashidi, in third place. In the Majahim Tribes’ Young Camel race 1, “Khanouf,” owned by Mubarak Mohammed bin Qaran Al Mansoori, took first place.
The festival’s activities will continue, with the announcement of the results for the remaining heats scheduled for the following day at 4 PM. Camel enthusiasts and owners are eagerly awaiting the gathering in the city of Zayed, where the results will be broadcast across the “Turathuna” platforms, Baynounah Channel, and Al Dhafra Festival Radio 90.1.