Taif, September 13, 2025, SPA -- Under the age of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, the closing ceremony of the seventh edition of the Crown Prince Camel Festival was held yesterday. The event was organized by Saudi Camel Sports at the Taif camel racing field. Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, crowned the winners. The final day featured four races over a distance of 6 kilometers, with 100 elite camels competing fiercely for a total prize pool exceeding SAR50 million. On this occasion, Minister of Sport Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal, extended his sincere appreciation to HRH the Crown Prince for his generous patronage of the event. In a press statement, Prince Abdulaziz said that HRH the Crown Prince's patronage affirms his continuous support for the sports sector in general and his interest in the traditional sport of camel racing, which represents an authentic heritage and a part of Saudi culture. He added that the event is a great tribute to athletes and fans of the sport. The minister also thanked the Deputy Governor of Makkah Region for attending the ceremony and crowning the winners.
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