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The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and the Saudi Camel Racing Federation (SCRF) have partnered to bring forth the highly anticipated second edition of the AlUla Camel Cup. The event kicked off on Wednesday at the Mughayra Heritage Sports Village and will span over four days with the participation of some of the brightest names in the sport from various nations. The event is an exceptional experience that offers a myriad of activities, valuable prizes, cultural experiences, and art and visual performances to enhance the event.
British cyclist Simon Yates, from the Jayco-AlUla team, was crowned on Saturday champion of the fourth edition of the AlUla Tour, having finished the 811.2-kilometers distance in 18:37:05 hours. Belgian cyclist William Junior Lecerf, from the Soudal Quick-Step team, finished second, three seconds behind Yates. New Zealander Finn Fisher-Black, from the UAE team, came in third.
KSA-based and international falconers will compete for record total prize pot of SAR 60m ($16m) at AlUlasMughayraHeritage Sports Village from December 28thto January 5thNine-day spectacle followsAlUlas recent hosting of Horseback Archery World Cup
The Royal Commission for AlUla has unveiled $15 billion worth of investment opportunities for the private sector in Saudi Arabia s historical AlUla region within its Journey Through Time Masterplan, the largest oasis regeneration project in the world.