(MENAFN - Gulf Times) His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani yesterday attended the seventh day's competition of the Founder Sheikh Jassim bin Mohamed bin Thani's Camel Festival at Al Sheehaniya Racetrack. The event was attended by several sheikhs, tribesmen and a large number of camel race lovers. Camel race organising committee Chairman HE Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Faisal al-Thani said that the presence of His Highness the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani at the Founder Sheikh Jassim bin Mohamed bin Thani's Camel Festival is an honour for all participants. Speaking after recognising the winners, HE Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Faisal al-Thani said that the presence of the Emir motivated the organisers of the festival, notably the camel race committee, to maximise their efforts to stage the competition in the best possible fashion. It also motivated owners and participants to compete and offer their best performance, reflecting the attention paid by the leadership to the major Gulf heritage sport.

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