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Camel race concludes in Ibri

IBRI — Pure Arabian camel race concluded at Seih al Masarrat track here yesterday under the patronage of Shaikh Hilal bin Said al Hajri, Wali of Ibri. It was organised by OCRF. Camels from Al Buraimi Governorate, and Al Dhahirah and Al Dhakhiliyah regions took part. Eight rounds were run and first winners were, respectively: Al Tibbi owned by Rashid bin Salim al Tooqi, Al Shahinya owned by Salim bin Ali al Direi, Mashhura owned by Al Hussein bin Ali al Kalbani, Ahthar owned by Rashid bin Salim al Ghaylani, Al Shahinya owned by Humaid bin Salim al Wuhaibi, Al Ghalya owned by Abdulla bin Said al Makhmari, Awafi owned by Royal Camel Corps and Mayasa owned by Abdulla bin Twayrish al Wuhaibi.

Local folk troupes performed at the event. The chief guest distributed prizes to the winners. The race was attended by Shaikh Said bin Saud al Ghufaili, chairman of Oman Camel Racing Federation (OCRF), shaikhs, dignitaries, officials and fans.