Al-Faida Tops the “Haqayeq” Race at the Al Ain Camel Racing Festival
The camel races at the Al Ain Festival 2026 represent a significant cultural and sporting event, where numerous owners compete in their quest for glory. On the fourth day of this festival, Al-Faida, owned by Nayeel Rashid Bin Saif Al Shamsi, took the lead in the “Haqayeq” race with an impressive time that reflects strong performance and high skill. This festival witnesses wide participation from within the country and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, making it one of the standout events in the camel racing world.
Intense Competitions and Thrilling Races
Today, the challenges continued in the first preliminary race at Al Rawda track in Al Ain, with the competitive atmosphere varying across 15 races over a distance of 3 kilometers. The “Haqayeq” race had the most excitement, with Al-Faida showcasing an amazing performance, recording a time of 4:34:15 minutes. Following closely was “Zaaour,” which claimed the title of the second race with a time of 4:30:16 minutes, achieving the best time of the day.
Notable Winners on Day Four
Throughout the fourth day, many participants achieved remarkable victories in various races. “Al-Dhaier,” owned by Hamad Ali Bin Hamad Al-Waheebi, won the third race with a time of 4:37:53 minutes, while “Al-Mahir,” owned by Hamid Salem Bin Mohammed Saeed Al-Dhari, recorded 4:34:23 minutes in the fourth race. Additionally, “Jabrah,” owned by Mohammed Salem Bin Maktoum Al-Junaibi, seized the opportunity to win the fifth race with a time of 4:35:26 minutes, placing herself alongside Al-Faida in the spotlight.
Other Stars Shine in the Race
The competitions featured several shining names, such as “Haib,” owned by Mohammed Gharib Bin Rashid Musbah Al-Ketbi, who astonished the crowd with a time of 4:33:27 minutes in the seventh race, and “Shamah,” owned by Sultan Ali Bin Sultan Salem Al-Ketbi, who claimed the title of the eighth race with a time of 4:35:78 minutes. “Mawda,” owned by Mohammed Salem Bin Mubarak Al-Amiri, secured first place in the ninth race with a time of 4:32:71 minutes, while “Kafu,” owned by Rashid Farish Bin Masoud Ali Al-Hashimi, won the tenth race with a time of 4:36:33 minutes.
A Memorable Conclusion to Day Four
In this remarkable showcase of racing, “Munyir,” owned by Sultan Ali Bin Sultan Salem Al-Ketbi, added his own title in the eleventh race with a time of 4:39:01 minutes. In a related context, “Al-Qouda,” owned by Saeed Mohammed Bin Saeed Aboud Al-Harthi, demonstrated excellent performance by winning the twelfth race with a time of 4:38:88 minutes. The day was not complete without brilliance, as “Al-Mujarrid,” owned by Hamdan Saeed Bin Matar Musbah Al-Ketbi, secured the title of the thirteenth race with a time of 4:33:01 minutes, while “Thameen,” owned by Sultan Mubarak Bin Saeed Al-Shamsi, clinched the final fifteenth race title with a time of 4:36:79 minutes.
The fourth day of the Al Ain 2026 Camel Racing Festival reflected the spirit of competition and passion in this sport, with Al-Faida taking center stage in the “Haqayeq” race and proving her place among the top competitors. These outstanding performances paved the way for more challenges and excitement in the upcoming rounds of this thrilling and captivating festival.