Camel racing is known as the sport of the sheikhs, and in Qatar, it is practiced at a popular racetrack in the small town of Al Shahaniya. This episode of Welcome to Qatar explores the Al-Shahaniya camel racing track. #Camels #Desert #Qatar #WelcometoQatar #Qatarliving #visitqatar | Qatar Living

Camel racing is known as the sport of the sheikhs, and in Qatar it is practiced at a popular racetrack in the small town of #AlShahaniya, about an hour’s drive north of Doha. Have you been to a camel race before? Visit Hejen Qa to find out more details. #Qatar #QatarLiving | Qatar Living

Camel racing is a popular sport with a particularly deep-rooted history in the United Arab Emirates that well precedes the first official race tracks constructed in the early 70s. Grab the family and get involved in an authentic display of local culture and heritage at the upcoming camel racing season running till April 2019. The championships attract droves of highly skilled competitors from around the world for an opportunity to compete for coveted titles and valuable prizes. IOS: http://apple