2nd Edition of AlUla Camel Cup Announced by RCU

This year's competition falls in the "Year of the Camel" - SPA
This year's competition falls in the "Year of the Camel" - SPA
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2nd Edition of AlUla Camel Cup Announced by RCU

This year's competition falls in the "Year of the Camel" - SPA
This year's competition falls in the "Year of the Camel" - SPA

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) said that the second edition of AlUla Camel Cup will be held in collaboration with the Saudi Camel Federation in the Old Oasis from April 24 to 27, 2024.
This year's competition falls in the "Year of the Camel", which the Kingdom declared in recognition of the significant cultural value of the camel and its enduring link to Saudi Arabian heritage.
According to SPA, significant cash prizes and trophies will be awarded to winners, encourage participation and raise the level of the competition.
RCU Chief Sports Officer Ziad Alsuhaibani said that AlUla Camel Cup is a prominent event in the global camel competitions, and that it strengthens the Kingdom's position as a premier global hub for heritage sports.
RCU's Vice President of Destination Management and Marketing Rami AlMoallim said that AlUla Camel Cup resonates with the passion of Saudi society, and has a deep cultural significance as it reflects the Kingdom's enduring heritage and traditions.
The success of the inaugural tournament last year emphasized the importance of camels in Arab culture, seamlessly connecting the past with the present.



Saudi Falcons Club, King Saud University Sign MoU to Preserve Falcons' Cultural Legacy

The Saudi Falcons Club and King Saud University signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Wednesday. SPA
The Saudi Falcons Club and King Saud University signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Wednesday. SPA
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Saudi Falcons Club, King Saud University Sign MoU to Preserve Falcons' Cultural Legacy

The Saudi Falcons Club and King Saud University signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Wednesday. SPA
The Saudi Falcons Club and King Saud University signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Wednesday. SPA

The Saudi Falcons Club and King Saud University signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on Wednesday to preserve the Falcons' cultural, heritage, and environmental legacy through scientific research in biotechnology and to support related activities.

The memorandum was signed by Saudi Falcons Club deputy chief executive Ahmed Al-Hababi and the university's vice president for research and graduate studies, Dr. Yazeed Al-Sheikh, in the presence of several officials from the club and the university at the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2024. This event is being held at the club's headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh.

This cooperation lays the foundation for subsequent understandings and agreements to be concluded between the two parties regarding projects and opportunities related to falcons in the field of scientific, cultural, and civilizational exchange.

It also includes implementing several awareness-raising and training programs related to falcons and falconry, as well as cooperation to attract and encourage investors interested in falconry fields through courses and workshops.