Review of seasonal triumphs

During the reception, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed was briefed on the team’s outstanding performance throughout the 2025–2026 racing season. Accompanied by His Excellency Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Advisor to the UAE President and Chairman of the UAE Camel Racing Federation, team representatives showcased their top finishes at premier camel racing festivals across the UAE and the broader GCC. Key milestones included major wins at Saudi Arabia's King Abdulaziz Camel Festival, Oman's Al Etihad and Al Bashayer Festivals, the Kuwait International Camel Racing Championship, and the grand finale events held at Al Marmoom and Al Shahaniya.

Presidential commendation and heritage focus

His Highness the President applauded the delegation for their stellar results and commended their dedication to elevating the competitive standards of the Presidential Camel Racing Team. He emphasised that camel racing remains a cornerstone of the nation’s cultural identity, embodying the community's enduring bond with its ancestral roots and traditions, while reinforcing the vital need to protect and pass down this legacy to future generations.

Gratitude from the team

The delegation expressed their deep gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his steadfast patronage of traditional sports and camel racing across the UAE. They highlighted that this continuous royal backing has been the driving force behind the team's ongoing success and dominance on both local and regional stages.