• Camels take off during a race at a track near the Sudanese village of al-Ikhlas, in the west of the city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP
    Camels take off during a race at a track near the Sudanese village of al-Ikhlas, in the west of the city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP
  • Camels are tied to a pole during a race at a track near al-Ikhlas village in the west of the Sudanese city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP
    Camels are tied to a pole during a race at a track near al-Ikhlas village in the west of the Sudanese city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP
  • Sudanese men watch a camel race from the back of a truck, at a track near al-Ikhlas village in the west of the city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP
    Sudanese men watch a camel race from the back of a truck, at a track near al-Ikhlas village in the west of the city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP
  • Sudanese handlers cheer during a camel race at a track near al-Ikhlas village in the west of the city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP
    Sudanese handlers cheer during a camel race at a track near al-Ikhlas village in the west of the city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP
  • Sudanese handlers stand by their camels during a race at a track near al-Ikhlas village in the west of the city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP
    Sudanese handlers stand by their camels during a race at a track near al-Ikhlas village in the west of the city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP
  • Sudanese youths watch a camel race at a track near al-Ikhlas village in the west of the city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP
    Sudanese youths watch a camel race at a track near al-Ikhlas village in the west of the city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP
  • A Sudanese handler rushes out of the track as camels start racing at a track near al-Ikhlas village in the west of the city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP
    A Sudanese handler rushes out of the track as camels start racing at a track near al-Ikhlas village in the west of the city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP
  • Sudanese youths watch a camel race from the back of a truck, at a track near al-Ikhlas village in the west of the city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP
    Sudanese youths watch a camel race from the back of a truck, at a track near al-Ikhlas village in the west of the city of Omdurman. The race is organised by traditionally camel-rearing tribal families from the village as a way to preserve and celebrate their heritage. AFP

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Hut-hut-hut! Sudanese camel racing at sunset - in pictures

The racing is a way for villagers to preserve and celebrate their heritage

The National

March 20, 2021

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The biog:

Favourite book: The Leader Who Had No Title by Robin Sharma

Pet Peeve: Racism 

Proudest moment: Graduating from Sorbonne 

What puts her off: Dishonesty in all its forms

Happiest period in her life: The beginning of her 30s

Favourite movie: "I have two. The Pursuit of Happiness and Homeless to Harvard"

Role model: Everyone. A child can be my role model 

Slogan: The queen of peace, love and positive energy

Result

6.30pm: Al Maktoum Challenge Round-3 – Group 1 (PA) $65,000 (Dirt) 2,000m; Winner: Brraq, Ryan Curatolo (jockey), Jean-Claude Pecout (trainer)

7.05pm: Handicap (TB) $65,000 (Turf) 1,800m; Winner: Bright Melody, James Doyle, Charlie Appleby

7.40pm: Meydan Classic – Listed (TB) $88,000 (T) 1,600m; Winner: Naval Crown, Mickael Barzalona, Charlie Appleby

8.15pm: Nad Al Sheba Trophy – Group 3 (TB) $195,000 (T) 2,810m; Winner: Volcanic Sky, Frankie Dettori, Saeed bin Suroor

8.50pm: Dubai Millennium Stakes – Group 3 (TB) $130,000 (T) 2,000m; Winner: Star Safari, William Buick, Charlie Appleby

9.25pm: Meydan Challenge – Listed Handicap (TB) $88,000 (T) 1,400m; Winner: Zainhom, Dane O’Neill, Musabah Al Muhairi

MATCH INFO

Uefa Champions League quarter-final (first-leg score):

Juventus (1) v Ajax (1), Tuesday, 11pm UAE

Match will be shown on BeIN Sports

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The five pillars of Islam

1. Fasting 

2. Prayer 

3. Hajj 

4. Shahada 

5. Zakat 

MOUNTAINHEAD REVIEW

Starring: Ramy Youssef, Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman

Director: Jesse Armstrong

Rating: 3.5/5

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