Within activities of the annual season, camel races will be held here today at Al Wathba racetrack. The morning period race included 14 rounds, while the evening race comprised of 10 rounds.

The races are being held in accordance with the directions of President His Highness Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces to preserve sports associated with the country's heritage.

The two-period sports were organised with the supervision of the Chairman of the UAE Camel Racing Federation, Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs.