Sheikh Mohammed meets camel trekkers in Dubai after 550km desert journey

Camel riders from 16 countries have concluded a 550km journey across the UAE desert.

Organised by the Hamdan bin Mohammed Heritage Centre, this year’s trek, the 10th annual event, involved the largest group of participants in the event’s history.

Over 12 days, the 37 participants undertook the journey from Arada in Abu Dhabi to Global Village in Dubai, arriving on Saturday evening.

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, later met the participants in the Seih Al Salam area of Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve in Dubai.