Doha, November 11 (QNA) - The third Mafareed Challenge Festival, the first event on the Qatar Camel Mazayen Club's 2026-2027 calendar, continued Wednesday in Libseer, attracting large numbers of camel owners and enthusiasts from Qatar and other GCC countries. The festival runs through November 14.
Competitions in the Majahim category featured four rounds, attracting 406 camels: 125 in the locally bred Mafareed round, 116 in the locally purchased round, 78 in the local male Mafareed round, and 87 in the open international round.
The organizing committee allocated 40 prizes across the four rounds. The winner of the open international round will receive a Toyota Land Cruiser pickup, while the other top nine finishers will receive cash prizes. 
The remaining rounds offer cash awards ranging from QAR 100,000 for first place to QAR 5,000 for tenth.
The seven-day festival features 24 rounds across three categories: six for Asayel, five for Majahim and 13 for Mughateer, divided into Shu'l and Sufr, Shiqh and Humr, and Wudh.
A total of 205 winning positions are available, with prizes including 34 trophies, 72 sashes, five banners, 20 cars and cash awards.
The festival aims to preserve Qatar's camel heritage, traditional beauty contests and camel breeds, while introducing younger generations to these traditions and promoting cultural tourism and economic activity. (QNA)