In an exhilarating showcase at the Dubai Crown Prince Camel Festival, the captivating performance of “Bint Hayad” has taken center stage, lighting up the competitions of the “Haqayeq” for participants and spectators alike. With a remarkable victory that has sparked excitement among camel racing enthusiasts, “Bint Hayad” continues to steal the spotlight as the festival unfolds, showcasing the rich traditions and competitive spirit of camel racing in the UAE.
This morning, the Marmoom racetrack resumed the Dubai Crown Prince Camel Festival, with the competitions for the camels of the tribes restarting after a one-day break. The challenges for the Haqayeq category covered a distance of 4 kilometers and included 30 heats, featuring strong participation and fierce competition among the contestants. The camel “Bint Hayad,” owned by Youssef Ghanem Mohammed Ahli, kicked off a series of victories by winning the first heat for the female camels with a time of 5:57.1 minutes.
In the second heat, designated for the male camels, “Taghi,” owned by Mohammed Abdullah Mohammed Minneh Al-Shamsi, drew attention, achieving the best time of the morning session at 5:53.0 minutes. Meanwhile, “Al-Sayha,” owned by Masri Salem Balartih Al-Hamiri, secured the top spot in the third heat for the female camels with a time of 5:56.8 minutes, enhancing the reputation of the participating owners.
“Makram” added a second victory for Masri Salem Balartih Al-Hamiri in the fourth heat designated for the male camels, with a time of 5:58.7 minutes. As the events continue, the Marmoom racetrack is preparing for more challenges for the Haqayeq category of the camels of the tribes, with 35 heats scheduled for both the morning and evening sessions.
The morning session included 20 heats, 12 of which were allocated for production camels. These events kicked off on Friday with broad participation from various owners. The evening session will feature 15 heats, highlighted by four main heats competing for the Haqayeq trophies, which represent a key moment in the festival.
The competition will begin with the first heat designated for the open female camels, with the winner receiving the Dubai Crown Prince Cup, along with a cash prize of up to 1.5 million dirhams. In the third heat, the female camels will compete for the Dubai Crown Prince Cup, with a prize of one million dirhams.
In the second heat, the male camels will contest the open heat for the rifle, with a cash prize of one million dirhams prepared. The program will conclude with the trophy heats through the fourth heat for the production male camels competing for the rifle, which offers a cash prize of 800,000 dirhams. These heats are considered some of the highlights of the festival, where a strong competition is expected among the ambitious teams vying for the first trophies in this grand annual event.