Thrilling young camel category races at Al Dhaid track

June 28, 2025 / 2:14 PM

Sharjah24: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the Al Dhaid Camel Racing Track witnessed new and exciting competitions in the “Fatamen” (young camel) category races on the morning of 28 June 2025.

The event was organised and overseen by the Sharjah Camel Racing Club and included 18 races in total: 8 races for local Al Dhaid owners (joint), 6 open category races, and 4 for the Saoub category, all over a distance of 1,500 metres.

The event was attended by H.E. Abdullah Mohammed bin Huwaiden Al Ketbi, Chairman of the Sharjah Camel Racing Club, alongside large crowds of camel owners and enthusiasts.

Top results of the races

1st race: Al Shababia – Abdullah Salem Khosouni Ajtibi – Time: 2:07:91 (best time)

2nd race: Mekhuf – Abdullah Saeed bin Ghrair Al Ketbi

3rd race: Al Shahiniya – Rashid Mehair Saeed Mohammed Al Ketbi

4th race: Meshaal – Hamed Obaid Hamed Al Tunaiji

5th race: Awaiyed – Salem Ali Obaid Al Ketbi

6th race: Shaheen – Rashid Saeed Mohammed Al Rashdi

7th race: Al Hadhra – Tarish Ali Bkheet Al Masafri

8th race: Rayeq – Abdullah Saeed bin Ghrair Al Ketbi

9th race: Al Shahiniya – Harbi Salim Harbi Al Amri

10th race: Shaheen – Jumaa Mohammed Naheel Al Ghafli

11th race: Al Shahiniya – Mohammed Awadh Maheimir Ajtibi

12th race: Shaheen – Khamis Salem Ali Musbeh Al Qaidi

13th race: Al Shahitiya – Harbi Salim Harbi Al Amri

14th race: Shaheen – Harbi Salim Harbi Al Amri

Saoub category results

15th race: Mamdouha – Ahmed Salem Saif Al Jabri

16th race: Mo’ahed – Abdullah Saeed bin Ghrair Al Ketbi

17th race: Al Doha – Abdullah Hamad Mohammed Omran Al Ketbi

18th race: Mathboot – Abdullah Hamad Mohammed Omran Al Ketbi

Preserving heritage through sport

His Excellency Abdullah Mohammed bin Huwaiden Al Ketbi affirmed that the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi has contributed to presenting a unique model of celebrating authentic national heritage and instilling its value in future generations.

He added that the Fatamen races have become a festive occasion for camel owners and trainers—an exceptional carnival that brings together camel racing enthusiasts from across the UAE and GCC every Saturday morning at Al Dhaid track.