{
  "id": 10213558,
  "title": "Strong competitions for al-Qaya in second local race of purebred Arabian camels",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/strong-competitions-for-al-qaya-in-second-local-race-of-purebred",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-27T12:12:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Peninsula Qatar",
    "slug": "the-peninsula-qatar",
    "url": "https://thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/27/09/2026/strong-competitions-for-al-qaya-in-second-local-race-of-purebred-arabian-camels"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Doha witnessed intense competitions for al-Qaya, a purebred Arabian camel, as part of the second local race for young camels during the 2026-2027 season. Organized by the Camel Racing Committee, the event continued until October 7, drawing significant participation from enthusiasts of this heritage sport.\n\nThe race competitions spanned 12 days in the morning, with the first five days reserved for camels belonging to Their Highnesses and Sheikhs, followed by seven days for tribal members' camels. On the second day of the race, 30 foal races took place over a 4-kilometer distance, featuring 18 heats for female foals and 12 heats for male foals.\n\nToday's competitions saw a fierce rivalry between the Sheehaniya and Um Zabaar camels, with Sheehaniya camels emerging victorious in 13 heats compared to Um Zabaar's 12. The remaining heats were shared among various participating institutions. Al Sheehaniya Camels secured the titles of the two main races, with their female camel /Shatha/ winning the first main race against Um Al Zubar Camels' /Miad/ and /Nihaya/. In the second main race for male camels, /Maliha/ from Al Sheehaniya Camels triumphed over /Shinar/ and /Hajam/ from Um Al Zubar Camels.",
  "summary": "<p>Doha: The open camel foal races were held today as part of the second day of the second local race for purebred Arabian camels for the 2026-2027 season, organized by the Camel Racing Committee and continuing until October 7, amid significant participation from enthusiasts of this heritage sport. </p> <p>The race competitions take place over 12 consecutive days during the morning only, with 5…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}