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Saudi Arabia Wins First World Camel Endurance Championship in AlUla

The championship is co-organized by the International Camel Racing Federation and the Royal Commission for AlUA - SPA
The championship is co-organized by the International Camel Racing Federation and the Royal Commission for AlUA - SPA
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Saudi Arabia Wins First World Camel Endurance Championship in AlUla

The championship is co-organized by the International Camel Racing Federation and the Royal Commission for AlUA - SPA
The championship is co-organized by the International Camel Racing Federation and the Royal Commission for AlUA - SPA

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia won first place at the First World Camel Endurance Championship for men and women, held in AlUla.
The championship, co-organized by the International Camel Racing Federation and the Royal Commission for AlUla, witnessed fierce competition from jockeys representing 20 countries.
Saudi dominance was undeniable, with Saudi male jockeys securing the top three spots and winning trophies in both the first and second rounds. Adding to the Kingdom's triumph, a Saudi woman jockey took home first place in the women's category, SPA reported.
The grueling race tested the endurance of both camels and riders. It covered a total distance of 16 kilometers across two stages, each 8 kilometers long. The event offered a total prize pool exceeding SAR2 million.

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International Book Fair 2024 in Madinah Unveils Online Guide for Cultural Program

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International Book Fair 2024 in Madinah Unveils Online Guide for Cultural Program

The Saudi Ministry of Culture logo
The Saudi Ministry of Culture logo

The International Book Fair 2024, taking place at the Islamic University of Madinah from August 29 to September 4 under the theme "The Book Is the Window of Life," launched an online guide for its cultural program.
Organized by the Literature and Authors Association under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture, the Madinah fair's cultural program stands out for its diversity and rich content, offering a wide array of intellectual and cultural activities tailored for diverse segments of society.
The cultural program features multiple panel discussions that bring together a curated group of thinkers and writers to examine contemporary cultural topics. Panels are centered around the cultural heritage of Madinah and strategies for its preservation, with titles such as "translation: a bridge of civilizations" and "intangible heritage in Madinah."
Furthermore, the program includes a series of specialized workshops on writing, publishing, and translation designed to refine participants' skills and nurture their creative talents.
Attendees can also anticipate a diverse range of lectures spanning literature, history, and sciences, along with several poetry evenings gathering poets from various Arab countries to promote constructive dialogue and foster knowledge-sharing and cultural exchange.