In pictures: Adihex camel auction - the studs and debutants

Sweihan, United Arab Emirates, August 28, 2013: Former champion racing camel, Majd, at the Advanced Scientific Group Camel Research Facility near Sweihan on August 28, 2013. Christopher Pike / The National Reporter: Anna Zacharias

#616B | Male Born October 9, 2012 | Father Mejd | Mother Al Shamkha Al Shamkha is famed for her beauty and Mejd is known as one of three swift brothers. Al Shamkha won many cars and victories, but was prized, above all, for her grace. “What is unique a???

#625B Male | Born October 22, 2012 | Father Ghazi | Mother Al Shaheniya This calf’s father is famed for his long-distance victories, and his mother has an equally impressive lineage. Shaheniya’s calves were a favourite at last year’s Adihex auction???

#743B Female | Born January 1, 2013 | Father Nassi | Mother Al Haka Nassi’s children are a favourite at camel auctions, and it’s little wonder. Nassi is the most in-demand stud at the camel centre, and the chance of owning one of Nassi’s children ???

Ghazi | Born January 27, 1998 | Father Jabbar | Mother Bint Soughan His name roughly translates as a fighter who is victorious on the battlefield. Ghazi’s moment of glory was a victory over 45 other camels at the 10km Qatar Cup in 2005. These days, he ???

Nassi | Born February 3, 1997 | Father Jabbar | Mother Labqa Nassi, who is also featured on the cover, may just be the world’s most popular race camel stud. He is a statuesque Arabian-Sudan cross with a long neck, crooked smile and a diva attitude. Hi???