Camel Race Organizing Committee chairman HE Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Faisal al-Thani reaffirmed Saturday that the attendance of His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani for the four races, which are part of His Highness' Arabian Camel Racing Festival, is an honour for all the participants.

He said in a statement that HH the Emir was always supportive of camel-racing sports, and that his attendance was a message of appreciation to tribes members who were competing. The chairman of the committee said that HH the Emir was always keen on attending the competitions of tribes members. 
HH the Emir injected enthusiasm in the organizers of the festival, notably the camel race committee, to maximize efforts so that the competition would come out in the best possible fashion. It also motivated owners and participants to compete and offer their best performances.
For his part, vice-chairman of Camel Racing Organizing Committee Abdullah al-Kuwari said that the attendance of HH the Emir for the tribes members' competition is a clear indication of His Highness' appreciation for them. He added that the Qatari camel-racing sport was developing with each passing day, thanks to the directives and support of HH the Emir.

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