Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani awards the Sword of H H the Emir to the winners of the annual festival of Arabian Thoroughbred Camel Race, held at Al Shahania camel racetrack yesterday.
Doha: Emir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani yesterday awarded the winners of the annual festival of Arabian Thoroughbred Camel Race for the Sword of HH the Emir, which took place at Al Shahania camel racetrack.
The Emir awarded the winners of the four main races with golden trophies. Al Shahania camels won three of the four races, with "Khoud" winning the golden sword. The other two camels Mesyan and Tashar won golden daggers. The winner of the fourth race was Al Wathba from UAE.
The Emir also awarded the silver sword for Nasser Abdullah Nasser Al Misnad, owner of Shahalel, for winning the race of Al Hail category.
The Emir then honoured the companies that sponsored this year's event. Crown Prince of Dubai H E Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum took part in awarding the winners. Also present yesterday was Personal Representative of the Emir, H H Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, President of Qatar Olympic Committee H E Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, Adviser to the UAE President and President of the Emirates Camel Racing Federation H E Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, along with a number of their excellencies sheikhs, ranking officials, and followers of the sport.
The Emir attended the final races of this year's festival.
