UAE | General
Six-year-old camel Soogan wins challenge round
News in brief.
- Compiled by staff reports and agencies
- Published: 01:00 April 11, 2008
Abu Dhabi: Six-year old Soogan, owned by Shaikh Zayed Bin Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, won the challenge round of beauty contest (Muzayana) in the Zamool category of pure-bred camels belonging to Shaikhs.
Shaikh Zayed Bin Hamdan entered yesterday for the first time with his camel in the Muzayana arena.
One of the tens of categories in the contest is reserved for camels owned by Shaikhs. Over 10,000 camels from various countries are participating in the nine-day contest.
Latest news
- Dubai Police deny reports of Burj Khalifa fire
- New road eases traffic problems in Dubai
- Abu Dhabi hosts strong man contest
- Farmers to be taught techniques to improve yield
- Keep recycling bins open
- UAE's first home-grown unmanned aerial vehicle
- Telling stories with sand
- President of Wollongong varsity about his plans
- Challenging role in Libya
- Parachuting event promises rich fare
- UAE ministry backs efficacy of Tas'heel system
- UAE students on research trip to Antarctica
- Brothers held in Sharjah for possessing heroin
- Fund drive for displaced Syrians launched
- FNC has kept pace with development — Al Murr
Community Reports
-
Keep recycling bins open
People should be allowed to do their part as the world moves towards a greener future
-
Bridges needed
Al Ittihad Road has no pedestrian facilities as one nears Sharjah
-
Street lights needed
Authorities urged to act with haste before a major accident occurs in Al Nahda, Dubai
-
Motorists ignore stop sign on buses
Overtaking school vehicles can put students' lives at risk
