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A Crown Prince’s prize of a million riyals has been allocated for the races that are between two and six kilometres.

Riders prepare for the Crown Prince Camel Race in the south-western Saudi city of Taif. All photos by AFP

Riders take part in the race.

The race seeks to promote the heritage of camel racing in the Arab world and play a role in supporting tourism in Saudi Arabia.

The competition, which began on July 22, takes place over 44 days.

More than 56 million Saudi riyals ($14.9m) in prize money is up for grabs.

The competition has contributed to Saudi Arabia being one of the top destinations in the world when it comes to camel sports.

Participants from different countries in the Gulf and around the world are participating.

A Crown Prince’s prize of a million riyals has been allocated for the races that are between two and six kilometres.

Riders prepare for the Crown Prince Camel Race in the south-western Saudi city of Taif. All photos by AFP

Riders take part in the race.

The race seeks to promote the heritage of camel racing in the Arab world and play a role in supporting tourism in Saudi Arabia.

The competition, which began on July 22, takes place over 44 days.

More than 56 million Saudi riyals ($14.9m) in prize money is up for grabs.

The competition has contributed to Saudi Arabia being one of the top destinations in the world when it comes to camel sports.

Participants from different countries in the Gulf and around the world are participating.

A Crown Prince’s prize of a million riyals has been allocated for the races that are between two and six kilometres.

The Crown Prince Camel Race in Taif, Saudi Arabia — in pictures

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