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Crown Prince Camel Festival Breaks Participation Record

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Crown Prince Camel Festival Breaks Participation Record

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The Crown Prince Camel Festival has set a new record, with its sixth edition attracting an impressive 21,637 participating camels.
This figure marks a 93.5% increase over the first edition, and brings the total number of camels registered in all six editions to 98,929.
The festival's first two editions, in which 11,178 and 13,377 camels participated, respectively, were recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest camel races in the world, according to SPA.

The third, fourth, and fifth editions saw registrations of 14,843, 17,669, and 20,216 camels, respectively.
The latest record was registered just as 2024 was designated the "Year of the Camel" to celebrate the unique cultural significance of camels in life on the Arabian Peninsula.
The festival reinforces the camel's established position as a cultural heritage and an essential component of civilizational development.

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Saudi Northern Borders Witness Return of Diplotaxis

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Saudi Northern Borders Witness Return of Diplotaxis

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The Saudi Northern Borders region, renowned for its diverse desert landscape, is witnessing the resurgence of the Diplotaxis, a vibrant yellow-flowered species that had become increasingly rare.
This resurgence is attributed to continuous conservation efforts, including the establishment of wildlife reserves and the implementation of stricter environmental protection laws, according to SPA.
Diplotaxis is an annual plant in the Northern Boreders region, typically reaching half a meter in height. Its hairy leaves, an adaptation to the harsh desert climate, help retain moisture. The plant thrives in gravelly soils and blooms in spring with fragrant yellow flowers.
Aman Environmental Association Board of Directors Chairman Nasser Al-Majlad told SPA that the early rainfall this year fostered the growth of numerous plant species, including Diplotaxis, which had been absent from the area for several years.
The Northern Borders region boasts a rich variety of plant life, including aromatic, seasonal, and annual species.

This diverse flora plays a crucial role in combating desertification, stabilizing soil, increasing biodiversity, and enhancing the region's environmental health. Moreover, it contributes to the region's tourism appeal.