The Asian Camel Racing Federation (ACRF) reaffirmed its strong ties with the UAE and ushered in a new leadership term during its General Assembly held today in Abu Dhabi, where 15 member federations convened to chart the future of the sport across Asia.
In a show of appreciation, the assembly extended deep gratitude to UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and senior Emirati leaders for their continued support of camel racing. Special thanks were also offered to Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE Camel Racing Federation, for his hospitality.
Abdullah Mubarak Al Muhairi was unanimously re-elected as ACRF President for a second term, spanning May 2025 to May 2029. Prince Sultan bin Saud bin Abdullah Al Saud and Sheikh Saeed Al Ghafli were elected as First and Second Vice Presidents, respectively.
Four new Executive Office members were confirmed: Ali Mohammed Bakhit Al Aqilat, Ali bin Mohammed Al Fadhel Al Marri, Haider Khan Abbas Lahri, and Batardeni Chandmani, the Women’s Representative.
A major highlight was the approval of the inaugural Asian Camel Racing Championship, set to take place in Abu Dhabi. The event will be led by Hamad Al Shamsi, who will head the championship’s Executive Committee. The Federation also unveiled a redesigned logo featuring camels with both human and robotic jockeys.
The assembly commended efforts to include camel racing in the 2025 Asian Games in Bahrain and the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, reflecting the sport’s growing profile. Members also praised the UAE Federation for covering the cost of all upcoming events.
The approved calendar for the 2025–2026 season includes several major races and assemblies across Abu Dhabi and Al Labsa.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
