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Emir of Qatar Receives Saudi Minister of Culture

Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan meet in Doha on Monday. (SPA)
Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan meet in Doha on Monday. (SPA)
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Emir of Qatar Receives Saudi Minister of Culture

Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan meet in Doha on Monday. (SPA)
Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan meet in Doha on Monday. (SPA)

Emir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received in Doha on Monday Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan.

Prince Badr is in Qatar on an official visit for the opening of Doha International Book Fair.

Prince Badr conveyed the greetings Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to Sheikh Tamim.

Prince Badr praised the historic ties between Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

He hailed the signing of a memorandum of understanding on cultural affairs between the Saudi and Qatari ministries of culture.

He underlined their commitment to work on initiatives withing the Culture, Tourism, and Entertainment Committee of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council.

The council is an inclusive framework for strengthening bilateral ties and advancing cooperation between the nations in line with Saudi Vision 2030 and Qatar National Vision 2030. The movement will meet the leadership's aspirations and achieve the interests of their two brotherly peoples.

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Cultural Activities of King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Conclude with Over 320 Competitive Rounds

The ninth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival - SPA/File Photo
The ninth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival - SPA/File Photo
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Cultural Activities of King Abdulaziz Camel Festival Conclude with Over 320 Competitive Rounds

The ninth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival - SPA/File Photo
The ninth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival - SPA/File Photo

The ninth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival concluded on Thursday with the Al-Fahl Al-Muntij competitions for the “Shaal,” “Safar,” and “Wadah” categories, marking the end of an exceptional event held under the theme “Pride of Its People.”

The festival aimed to elevate camels as a cornerstone of Saudi Arabia’s rich heritage and as a source of both local and global pride and interest.
Spanning more than 30 days, the festival featured over 320 competitive rounds, including Mazayen, Hajij, Tabaa, and camel races.

The event showcased a variety of camel types, such as Majahim, Wadah, Shaqah, Hamr, Safar, Shaal, Asayel, Sawahel, and hybrid camels, according to SPA.
Dedicated categories were organized for both individual and group competitions, drawing extensive participation from camel owners across the Gulf region, the Arab world, and beyond. Notably, the festival featured the Princess Nourah’s Round, exclusively for women, highlighting their contributions to camel heritage.
The final day was a cultural celebration, with diverse activities for attendees. The cultural tent hosted various programs, including Hanna Lahaa performances, camel owners’ celebrations, and vibrant camel processions entering the Rimat gates to be showcased before judging panels. Presentations on algorithm-based judging stages captivated audiences, culminating in the announcement of results, which drew enthusiastic reactions from the crowd.