When: 16 - 18 Apr 2008
Where: Alshahaniya Race Track
Doha, Qatar
The final of the long-established Emir GCC Camels Race is held at Alshahaniya Race Track in Doha, attracting a select crowd of wealthy camel owners to compete against each other every year.
Even though there is no gambling involved, there are various prizes for the winners and the race itself is an entertaining show for everyone.
For centuries camel racing has been the favourite sport of the kings throughout the Arab peninsula, and since the abolition of the use of children as jockeys, the sport has gained a more positive reputation worldwide. Thanks to a Swiss invention, today it is robot jockeys who attempt to persuade the animals to run in a straight line...
Qatar Tourism Authority
For centuries camel racing has been the favourite sport of the kings throughout the Arab peninsula, and since the abolition of the use of children as jockeys, the sport has gained a more positive reputation worldwide. Thanks to a Swiss invention, today it is robot jockeys who attempt to persuade the animals to run in a straight line...
Qatar Tourism Authority
Location: Qatar
Address: P O Box 24624,Doha, Qatar
Email: info@experienceqatar.com
Phone: +974 (0) 441 1555; +44 (0)20 7493 2200 (London Embassy)
Fax: +974 (0) 437 2993
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