In brief
In Hail last Saturday, the 17th Hail Camel Auction concluded after ten days of bidding, generating sales in excess of SAR45 million while welcoming over 60,000 visitors from across Saudi Arabia. The event blended auction activities with heritage, tourism, and entertainment displays, featuring traditional markets, handicrafts, waterskin making and resin art. Government entities, sponsors and supporters helped organize the multi‑day celebration of camel culture.
In Hail last Saturday, the 17th Hail Camel Auction wrapped up after ten days of bidding, with total sales topping SAR45 million and drawing more than 60,000 visitors from across the country.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, the auction’s ten‑day run combined camel sales with heritage, tourism and entertainment activities organized with several government entities, sponsors and supporters. Viewers at the auction ring, auction grounds and owners’ premises saw a broad range of traditional skills on display.
The accompanying program featured dedicated pavilions and markets that highlighted the region’s cultural assets, including handcrafted items, waterskin‑making demonstrations and resin art. These exhibits were designed to enrich the visitor experience and introduce attendees to the heritage of the Hail region.
The event drew camel enthusiasts, owners and breeders from across Saudi Arabia, reinforcing the auction’s status as a key economic and cultural gathering. With sales reported above SAR45 million, the auction reaffirmed its importance to the local and national economy as well as to the preservation of camel‑breeding traditions.
