His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani yesterday attended
the seventh day’s competition of the Founder Sheikh Jassim bin Mohamed
bin Thani’s Camel Festival at Al Sheehaniya Racetrack. The event was
attended by several sheikhs, tribesmen and a large number of camel race
lovers. Camel race organising committee Chairman HE Sheikh Hamad bin
Jassim bin Faisal al-Thani said that the presence of His Highness the
Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani at the Founder Sheikh Jassim bin
Mohamed bin Thani’s Camel Festival is an honour for all participants.
Speaking after recognising the winners, HE Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin
Faisal al-Thani said that the presence of the Emir motivated the
organisers of the festival, notably the camel race committee, to
maximise their efforts to stage the competition in the best possible
fashion. It also motivated owners and participants to compete and offer
their best performance, reflecting the attention paid by the leadership to the major Gulf heritage sport.