Camel racing returns to Al Shahaniya from October 14

The third local race for purebred Arabian camels for the season (2026-2027), organized by the Camel Racing Committee at the Sheehaniya and Basir fields in the morning and will continue until October 26, amid the large participation of fans of this heritage sport.

The race program includes open runs at the main southern field of Sheehaniya from October 14 to 18, where tomorrow on the first day of the third local race, 18 runs will be held for a distance of 3 kilometers, with 10 runs for Al-Bakkar and 8 runs for Al-Qa'dan.

The conclusion of the 2026 Summer Fact-Telling Festival will take place on October 19th, followed by public runs, including those for the Qatari Muqaid Camel, from October 20 to 26.

On October 25th and 26th, the North Busir Square will also host the 6-kilometre public races dedicated to the camels of the Qatari Muqayed for the age of the folds, tricks and the Zamoul, for a distance of 6 kilometers.

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