Riyadh governor attends closing ceremony of King Abdulaziz Camel Festival

Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar on Friday attended the closing ceremony of the eighth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival in Al-Sayahid. (SPA)
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  • Camels have throughout history played a key role in Arab communities and at national leadership levels

AL-SAYAHID: Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar on Friday attended the closing ceremony of the eighth edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival in Al-Sayahid.
Camels have throughout history played a key role in Arab communities and at national leadership levels, and the festival, held over 45 days in the desert northeast of Riyadh, celebrates the significance of the animals in Saudi, Arab, and Islamic culture.