President reviews camel racing team’s achievements

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan received the Presidential Camel Racing Team in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court.

During the meeting the President reviewed the team’s achievements during the 2025-2026 season.

Accompanied by Sheikh Sultan Bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President and Chairman of the UAE Camel Racing Federation, the team highlighted its successes at major camel racing festivals and competitions across the UAE and GCC countries, including victories in the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival, Oman’s Al Etihad Festival and Al Bashayer Festival, the Kuwait International Camel Racing Championship, and the season-closing festivals in Al Marmoom and Al Shahaniya.

Sheikh Mohamed congratulated the team on its achievements and praised their efforts in enhancing the performance and competitiveness of the Presidential Camel Racing Team.

He noted that camel racing is an integral part of the UAE’s cultural heritage and reflects society’s deep connection to its values and traditions.

Sheikh Mohamed also underscored the importance of continuing to support and preserve this national heritage to ensure it is passed on to future generations.

Members of the delegation expressed their appreciation to Sheikh Mohamed for his continued support of camel racing and heritage sports in the UAE, noting that this support has strengthened the team’s ability to participate in competitions at home and abroad.

The United Arab Emirates’ integrated sports infrastructure has become a key pillar in advancing sporting excellence, attracting major international events, and strengthening the country’s position on the global sports map through advanced facilities that combine innovation, sustainability and diversity.

Yas Marina Circuit stands at the forefront of this ecosystem as a leading example of multi-purpose sports facilities.

It hosts the annual Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as part of the Formula 1 World Championship, alongside a wide range of sporting and entertainment events throughout the year, making it a global platform that integrates sport, tourism and leisure.

The circuit features comprehensive facilities, including modern hospitality areas, an advanced race control centre, and digital infrastructure that enhances the experience of spectators and participants, in addition to its capacity to host various motorsport competitions and community sporting events.

Hazza Bin Zayed Stadium also stands out as one of the most prominent modern sports landmarks, not only in the UAE but globally, particularly after being named the world’s best stadium in 2014, reflecting excellence in design and engineering innovation.

The stadium combines architectural identity inspired by the local environment with modern technologies, positioning it as a leading model for smart stadiums capable of hosting major continental and international tournaments.

It is equipped with advanced technical systems, including modern cooling solutions, integrated fan facilities and sophisticated digital infrastructure, enhancing the experience of both spectators and players and underscoring the UAE’s ability to develop world-class sports venues.

In addition to these landmarks, the UAE hosts a wide range of integrated sports complexes, including the Hamdan bin Mohammed Sports Complex, one of the largest indoor multi-purpose facilities in the region, featuring Olympic swimming pools and halls equipped to host international championships, as well as Zayed Sports City, one of the country’s most comprehensive sports hubs.

In Fujairah, the Zayed Sports Complex serves as a key centre for developing individual and combat sports, supported by modern facilities that have enabled it to host international tournaments and enhance the emirate’s global sporting presence.

In the equestrian sector, the UAE continues to strengthen its leadership through world-class infrastructure, including Meydan and Jebel Ali racecourses, which host major international events such as the Dubai World Cup. Endurance venues, such as Emirates International Endurance Village and Dubai International Endurance City, provide integrated environments for organising competitions to the highest standards.

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