The Chairman of the Camel Club has unveiled the “Sanam Island” prize, which is the award designated for the winner of this year’s “Raa’i Al-Nathar” platform competition and bears the name “Sanam”.

This comes as part of the competition system accompanying the 10th edition of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival.

Raa’i Al-Nathar Platform Competition

He clarified that the prize is awarded to the camel owner who achieves the highest total points in the competition, according to clear criteria calculated through their active participation in the festival and their performance alongside their team within the “Sanam” game.

The winner will receive the honor of greeting the patron of the ceremony and achieving the “Shidad” prize, in addition to a private island.

This announcement confirms the Camel Club’s approach to developing the competition system, linking cultural heritage with modern means that contribute to expanding the circle of community interaction, and transforming interest in camels from observation to impactful participation.

5 Million Riyals

Fifty candidates are competing in this edition as team leaders, while each team consists of players competing for prizes totaling 5 million riyals.

It is noteworthy that the prize for the Raa’i Al-Nathar platform in the previous edition was a private plane, which was won by the champion of the “Munqiat Al-Jazira” title.

This edition features a prize consisting of a “private island” for the winning owner and prizes for the top ten positions in his team.

The Camel Club continues to strive to achieve its goals of spreading heritage and enhancing its presence, organizing the camel sector and raising its efficiency, and supporting the associated cultural and economic value, through initiatives that combine authenticity and innovation, addressing various segments in a contemporary style that preserves the status of heritage and grants it sustainable extension.

King Abdulaziz Camel Festival

The King Abdulaziz Camel Festival is an annual cultural and sporting event held in Saudi Arabia, celebrating the deep historical significance of camels in Bedouin and Arabian heritage. Established to preserve this tradition, the festival features camel races, beauty contests, auctions, and cultural activities, attracting participants and visitors from across the Gulf region. It serves as a modern showcase of a centuries-old pastoral lifestyle, promoted under the patronage of the Saudi royal family.

Camel Club

The Camel Club is a fictional secret society featured in a series of political thriller novels by author David Baldacci. It is not a real-world cultural site or historical location, but rather a literary creation centered on a group of Washington, D.C.-based outsiders who investigate political conspiracies.

Raa’i Al-Nathar platform

The Raa’i Al-Nathar platform is a historical observation and defensive site located in the Asir region of Saudi Arabia. Historically, it served as a strategic military lookout used by local tribes to monitor surrounding areas and protect their territories. Today, it stands as a cultural landmark offering panoramic views and reflecting the region’s ancient architectural and defensive heritage.

Sanam Island

Sanam Island is a small island located in the Nile River near the ancient city of Napata in modern-day Sudan. It served as a significant necropolis and religious site for the Kingdom of Kush, particularly during the Napatan period (c. 750–300 BCE), where members of the royal family and elites were buried. The site contains numerous burial mounds and remains an important archaeological source for understanding Kushite funerary practices and its connections to ancient Egypt.

Sanam game

“Sanam game” does not refer to a widely recognized historical place or cultural site. It is likely a reference to **Sanam**, an ancient city in Sudan that was a significant religious and royal burial site for the Kingdom of Kush (Napatan period, circa 750–300 BCE). The area contains ruins of temples and cemeteries, serving as the southern counterpart to the royal necropolis at el-Kurru.

Shidad prize

The “Shidad Prize” does not refer to a known physical place or cultural site. It appears to be a potential misspelling or a reference to a specific award, event, or local term not widely recognized in major historical or cultural databases. Without more specific context, it is not possible to provide a historical summary.

Munqiat Al-Jazira title

“Munqiat Al-Jazira” (منقطة الجزيرة), which translates to “The Peninsula Area,” is a general geographical or archaeological term in the Arab world, often referring to sites on a peninsula. Without a specific, widely recognized location attached to this title, it is difficult to provide a precise history. It could potentially refer to a local archaeological area or geographical feature in a region like the Arabian Peninsula, possibly indicating a historical settlement or strategic point.

private island

A private island is a landmass owned exclusively by an individual, group, or corporation, rather than being public or state-owned. Historically, some islands have been privately held for centuries as family estates or strategic assets, while modern ownership often serves as a luxury retreat or a secluded investment. Their history is typically defined by the specific owner’s use, ranging from colonial plantations and military outposts to contemporary personal sanctuaries.