The “Sword of the Emirates” is more than just the most coveted trophy of the Al Marmoom Heritage Festival; it is a symbol of absolute dominance in the world of camel racing. On Thursday, April 2, 2026, that symbol remained firmly in the hands of the Presidential Camels, as the camel “Rimas” secured a victory that extends a historic winning streak for the red logo.
Under the guidance of trainer Sultan Mohammed Al Wahibi, Rimas clocked a precise time of 11:57:0 minutes to claim the title for the Open Females (Al Houl Al Maftouh). This win is not an isolated success but a continuation of a dynasty, marking the fourth consecutive year that the Presidential Camels have maintained their sovereignty over this specific category.
The Shuhaniya Counter-Strike
While the red logo of the Presidential Camels owned the spotlight for the females, Qatar’s Al Shuhaniya Camels asserted their own presence across other high-stakes categories. In the Open Males (Al Zumoul Al Maftouh) competition, the camel “Al Rayyan,” supervised by trainer Faran Mohammed Hamad Quraie Al Marri, claimed the “Golden Gun.” Al Rayyan completed the 8-kilometer distance in 12:02:4 minutes.
Al Shuhaniya further solidified their performance in the Local Females (Al Houl Al Mahaliyat) category. The camel “Abaad,” under the direction of trainer Jaber Salem Faran Al Marri, captured the “Dagger” with a recorded time of 12:02:7 minutes.
A High-Stakes Gathering
The closing ceremonies were attended by a delegation of high-ranking officials, including His Excellency Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Advisor to the President of the State and President of the Camel Racing Federation, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Camel Racing Club. They were joined by Sheikh Hamdan bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Tahnoon bin Sultan bin Hamdan Al Nahyan.
Beyond the racing, the event served as a showcase for Dubai’s capacity to host large-scale heritage events. Before the crowning of the champions, Sheikh Mohammed bin Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum recognized Al Tayer Motors, the official partner of the 2026 Al Marmoom finale, acknowledging the corporate support necessary to maintain the scale of the festival.
Who won the most prestigious award of the festival?
The “Sword of the Emirates,” the festival’s most valuable symbol, was won by the camel “Rimas” representing the Presidential Camels (the red logo), with a time of 11:57:0 minutes.
Which teams dominated the other major trophies?
Al Shuhaniya Camels took the other two major awards: the “Golden Gun” for Open Males (won by “Al Rayyan”) and the “Dagger” for Local Females (won by “Abaad”).
What does the Presidential Camels’ victory signify for the sport?
Winning the “Sword of the Emirates” for the fourth consecutive year suggests a level of systemic dominance in training and breeding within the Presidential Camels’ program that competitors are currently struggling to break.
As the 2026 season closes, will the rival stables be able to disrupt the Presidential Camels’ four-year hold on the Sword of the Emirates?
