FAIRPLAY

The final day of the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Camel Racing and Beauty Festival – Al Dhaid 2025-2026 witnessed fierce competition and intense rivalry for the top spot on the racetrack, amidst a large audience led by Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Presidential Flight Authority, along with a large crowd of camel racing enthusiasts.

The festival concluded with a well-deserved victory for the camel “Risalah,” owned by Maneh Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, who was crowned champion and won the Golden Sword, securing first place in the open category – the grand finale of the festival – after a remarkable performance that saw her finish the race in a time of 9:15:19. In the third heat for open camels, “Saqr,” owned by Maneh Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, emerged victorious, winning the rifle and first place with a time of 9:31:38.

In the second heat for local camels, the silver sword was claimed by “Madmouna,” owned by Saeed bin Manana Al Ketbi, who secured the win with a time of 9:18:35.

The final day’s races began with a victory for the camel “Toufan,” owned by Naib Rashid Al Shamsi, who triumphed in the local camel race, achieving first place with a time of 9:20:20.

Following the conclusion of the races, Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan presented the winners with their trophies on the main platform at Al Dhaid Racecourse.