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Saudi women lead opening of Al-Laqaya at Crown Prince Festival
The 2026 Crown Prince Camel Festival was held at Taif Square, making it the largest camel racing event in Saudi Arabia. The festival aims to promote the country's cultural and economic heritage. On the first day, Saudi camels secured first place in 8 out of 14 races, with participation from over 531 camels and total prizes exceeding 10.8 million riyals. The competition also saw Qatari camels winning three races, while the UAE, Oman, and Kuwait each took first place in one race, with some recording the fastest times. The festival runs until September 13, with total prize money surpassing 50 million riyals, all in line with the vision of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 to highlight camel racing as a key cultural sport.
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