In Dubai, over 40 expatriates from 28 nations gathered for the National Day Camel Marathon. This event, organized by the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Centre, brought together residents from diverse backgrounds to participate in one of the UAE's oldest traditional sports. The races, held at the Dubai Camel Racing Club, saw families and friends cheering on the riders. This year's edition saw increased participation and diversity, reflecting the growing interest in Emirati heritage. Competitors put their camel-riding and handling skills to the test after training under specialists from the heritage centre. Poland’s Barbara Livastari won the women’s open-weight race over 1,200 metres. Natalie Chantley of the United Kingdom finished second, followed by France’s Celine Rachel in third. India’s Fateen Faisal took first place in the men’s 1,200-metre race, ahead of Egypt’s Ahmed Bahaa and China’s Yang Li. In the women’s Farda weight category, contested over 1,500 metres, Russia’s Ekaterina Kudria finished first. China’s Young Yu Liv secured second place, while France’s Audie Dervelinger came third. The top finishers were honoured in the presence of Abdullah Hamdan bin Dalmook, CEO of the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Centre; Mohammed Abdullah bin Dalmook, director of its Events Department; and Rashid Hareb Al Khasouni, director of the Fazza Championships Department. Abdullah Hamdan bin Dalmook said the marathon reflected the UAE’s pride in its culture and its openness to people who call the country home. He added that bringing riders of different nationalities together helped build friendships through a shared experience of Emirati heritage. Now in its eighth edition, the marathon gives expatriates an opportunity to learn about the skills and traditions associated with camel racing, while offering their families a closer look at the sport. At Al Marmoom, that experience extended beyond the races, as spectators from different communities gathered trackside to support the competitors.
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