"Zayed Grand Camel".. Decades of giving to the sport of fathers and grandfathers

Abu Dhabi, January 26 / WAM / Since its inception in 1994, the Zayed Grand Prize for Camels has presented an inspiring model of the close relationship and sustainable interaction in the UAE, between the sports sector and the national heritage, which is rich in authentic customs, traditions and values.
The Zayed Grand Prize for Camels, with the support of the wise leadership, and its approach inspired by the legacy of the late founder Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, has established its position in the hearts of successive generations, to preserve the legacy of fathers and grandfathers. It has also received great demand and great interest from major camel owners in the region. The country and at the level of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.
The award races represent the ancient Emirati heritage of Arabian camel racing, and one of the traditional sporting activities that receives wide attention worldwide. It is a popular, heritage and sports carnival that embodies the depth of connection with this sport and its sustainable impact on the souls of successive generations, and enhances awareness of the importance of preserving the Emirati popular heritage and national identity. .
The UAE enjoys a world-leading position in organizing camel racing, thanks to advanced fields and tracks, integrated facilities, and the great efforts made by the Camel Racing Federation in organizing and hosting events for this heritage sport, providing all the requirements for its distinction, elevation and development, and offering incentive prizes to participants in its events.
The UAE has become a global destination for races and festivals specialized in this ancient sport, in addition to organizing foreign races, which received wide interaction and great interest, which contributed to spreading Emirati culture in the foreign forums that witnessed these competitions.
The award reflects a unique model in celebrating authentic national heritage, and constitutes a forum for owners and enthusiasts that brings together camel people in distinguished competitions and honorable sports competition in which everyone competes to celebrate the sport of their fathers and grandfathers, and to raise the status of the sport of camel racing.
Hamad Al Shamsi, Chairman of the Technical Committees of the Camel Racing Federation, confirmed that the Zayed Grand Prix for camel racing is one of the most important and prominent heritage and sporting events, which receives great interest and record participation from fans of purebreds and owners from the country and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, with the aim of competing for symbols, in addition to follow-up. The Jamahiriya for its activities includes fans and followers of the sport of camel racing from within the country and at the regional level.
He added that the unlimited support from our wise leadership for this heritage sport contributed to strengthening its values ​​and authenticity in the hearts of the Emirati people, and made it a focus of follow-up and interest at the local, regional and global levels.
Mohammed Abdullah bin Aaded Al Muhairi, from the Camel Racing Federation, said that the Zayed Grand Prix for camel racing is the only one that bears the name of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, and its competitions are watched by Their Highnesses the Sheikhs, which represents an incentive and motivation for its excellence and development. Interest in it has increased.
He explained that the development witnessed by the award in its various versions culminates in the interest it receives from the Camel Racing Federation, headed by His Excellency Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Advisor to His Highness the President of the State, which had a great impact on the success of all its activities, which represent a forum for heritage and identity. And Emirati values.
Salem Saeed bin Hamdash Al Khaili, one of the camel owners, explained that the Zayed Grand Prize for Camels contributed to preserving the national identity and immortal heritage in the hearts of the Emirati people, by participating in its competitions and striving to win them, because this matter carries profound national connotations for preserving… Heritage sports, preserving and developing them, and motivating everyone to participate in them.
He added that the UAE has provided a global model for caring for camels, achieving qualitative leaps in the fields related to their breeding, providing advanced veterinary care for them, and organizing races with the best international practices at tracks, which reinforces the importance of preserving this rich heritage and heritage that embodies the UAE’s authentic customs and traditions and culture. Full of national achievements.

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