Dubai: Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, yesterday attended the third camel race at the racetrack in the Lehbab area in Dubai.

He expressed his admiration for the large participation and the huge turnout of young Emiratis.

The race, which featured Aurebred Arabian camels, was held under the patronage of Shaikh Majid Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, who was present at the event.

Several Shaikhs and senior officials also attended the 14-kilometre race with a wide participation from young Emiratis.

The most important of heritage sports in the UAE, camel racing is keenly followed by ruling families of all the emirates during this time of the year.

The most important of heritage sports in the UAE, camel racing is keenly followed by ruling families of all the emirates.