Taif governor to crown Saudi Camel Federation Cup champions today

On behalf of Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and governor of Makkah Region, Taif Governor Prince Fawwaz bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz will crown the winners of the 2026 Saudi Camel Federation Cup on Monday. The ceremony marks the conclusion of the sixth edition of the event, held at the historic Taif camel racetrack and organized by the Saudi Camel Federation, with prizes exceeding 10 million riyals (SAR).

The final day will feature 12 races over a distance of 6 kilometers, with eight races in the morning session and four in the evening, attracting top camels from the region.

This year’s edition saw the participation of 3,649 camels owned by 805 individuals from Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, the UAE, and the United States. The Mazayen beauty competition included 258 camels from 206 owners.

The championship is part of the Saudi Camel Federation’s efforts to develop camel racing, preserve its cultural and sporting heritage, and strengthen its presence.