Al Buraimi Governorate, in cooperation with the Oman Camel Racing Federation, organized a camel race at the camel racing track in the Wilayat of Al Sunaynah, under the patronage of His Excellency Saeed bin Mohammed Al Harsousi, Wali of Al Sunaynah, as part of the “Al Buraimi Winter” activities hosted by the wilayat.The race featured 12 heats across the Fatameen, Hagaig and Lagaya categories. Cash prizes were awarded to the top five finishers in all heats, while three golden swords and three golden khanjars were presented to the winners of the trophy heats.In the Fatameen category, contested over a distance of 1,200 metres, Al Nahdha, owned by Mohammed bin Rashid Al Rashidi, won the first heat for Fatameen Bakkar and claimed the golden sword. Al Shaheen, owned by Al Badi bin Mohammed Al Harsousi, won the second heat for Fatameen Qa’adan and received the golden khanjar. Hamloula, owned by Hafidh bin Nasser Al Junaibi, secured first place in the third heat for Fatameen Bakkar, while Shaheen, owned by Nabhan bin Humaid Al Junaibi, topped the fourth heat for Fatameen Qa’adan.In the Hagaig category, contested over a distance of three kilometres, Al Shahiniyah, owned by Mohammed bin Nasser Al Owaisi, won the fifth heat for Hagaig Bakkar and was awarded the golden sword. Al Sayeb, owned by Kardous bin Sulaiman Al Jahafi, took first place in the sixth heat for Hagaig Qa’adan and received the golden khanjar. Masmouna, owned by Sulaiman bin Saif Al Maamari, won the seventh heat for Hagaig Bakkar. Shaheen, owned by Hamad bin Abdullah Al Balushi, finished first in the eighth heat, while Al Shahiniyah, owned by Hamad bin Ali Al Balushi, claimed first place in the ninth heat.In the Lagaya category, also contested over a distance of three kilometres, Al Shahiniyah, owned by Mohammed bin Nasser Al Owaisi, won the tenth heat for Lagaya Bakkar and claimed the golden sword. Melfet, owned by Khalid bin Mohammed Al Qa’nouni, won the eleventh heat for Lagaya Qa’adan and received the golden khanjar. Al Shahiniyah, also owned by Mohammed bin Nasser Al Owaisi, secured first place in the twelfth heat for Lagaya Bakkar.At the conclusion of the race, His Excellency the patron of the event honored the winners of the various heats, as well as the supporting, organizing and collaborating entities, in recognition of their contributions to the success of the race.The race was organized as part of efforts to promote camel racing and preserve its enduring place in Omani heritage, while encouraging camel owners and trainers. It also enriched the “Al Buraimi Winter” program with sporting competitions that strengthen younger generations’ connection to this authentic Omani heritage.
