The Sha'l herd of the Peninsula
Mahubat. A pure herd that gladdens the heart
Rare Sha'l camels owned by businessman Mishal bin Jadaan Al-Zayadi: «a presence that comes before the titles» in the arenas of the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival.
The Sha'l herd of the Peninsula
Mahubat: rare Sha'l camels
Mahubat is a herd of rare Sha'l camels, one of the colours judged in the camel contests, owned by businessman Mishal bin Jadaan Al-Zayadi and known as «the Sha'l herd of the Peninsula». It shows at the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival at Al-Sayahid, where its individual «Sumu» took first place in the Sha'l jal class at the tenth festival.
«A pure herd that gladdens the heart», and the acquisitions go on: «only the rare finds its way to Mahubat's audience».
In figures
Mahubat in the arena
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King Abdulaziz Camel Festival seasons
The ninth and the tenth
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Results and honours
In the Sha'l arenas
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Films in the library
From the «Mahubat of Otaibah» playlist
The individuals
A presence before the titles
«Sumu», the individual of the decade, «and the true measure of natural beauty».
Achievements
At the top of the Sha'l arenas
From the King's Sword for Sha'l camels at the ninth festival, to first place in the Sha'l jal class with «Sumu» at the tenth.
First place
Sha'l jal class
First place
The King's Sword
Second place
The Unifier's Bairaq
First place
The Productive Stallion
Acquisitions
Only the rare finds its way to Mahubat
«A step that strengthens the elite… and the best is yet to come».
22 April 2026
Two Sha'l calves from Mohammed Ibn Nahyan Al-Ajmi
27 April 2026
The individual «Shaala bint Gharnouq» from Al-Nayifat Farm
Our values
Camels are a symbol, and a heritage
Heritage
«Camels are a symbol… camels are heritage… camels are an inheritance we are proud of».
Rarity
«Only the rare finds its way to Mahubat's audience».
Care for the camel
«When rules are joined to values, kindness to animals becomes a culture the law protects».
Loyalty
«A scene that embodies loyalty, solidarity and pride in our heritage».
Seasons
In the greatest arena
Mahubat at the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival at Al-Sayahid, with its results and its pictures.
Festival participation
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December 2025
The 10th King Abdulaziz Camel Festival
Mahubat returned to Al-Sayahid with one of the festival's largest camps. Its individual «Sumu» was crowned first in the Sha'l jal class, the herd came second in the Unifier's Bairaq for Sha'l camels, and its owner took first place in the Productive Stallion (Sha'l).
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Festival participation
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December 2024
The 9th King Abdulaziz Camel Festival
Mahubat took part in the ninth festival at Al-Sayahid with a march and a celebration given by its owner, and won first place in the King's Sword for Sha'l camels; its owner received the prize at the closing ceremony held under the patronage of HRH the Crown Prince.
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A word from Mahubat
I dedicate this great and important win to our audience, and we promise them more achievements and surprises at the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival in the rounds to come.
Bandar bin Mishal Al-Zayadi, after «Sumu» was crowned first in the Sha'l class, December 2025
Honours
Honours worthy of the occasion
4 August 2026
The tenth festival's winners honoured
HRH Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Emir of Riyadh Region
11 February 2025
The King's Sword for Sha'l camels, honoured
HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the Crown Prince, at the ninth festival's closing ceremony
Sanam Al-Maarifa
From the depth of heritage to the awareness of the generations
A series that lights up the world of camels: its history, its heritage and its science.
Films
Mahubat on film
From the «Mahubat of Otaibah» YouTube playlist: the celebrations, the marches and the chants.
News
Latest news
Article
«A man of the sector more than the owner of a herd»: an article on Mahubat's owner
Fawaz bin Abdullah wrote of Mishal Al-Zayadi: «at every appearance he treats camels from a wide perspective: economically, socially, organisationally and culturally».
Poetry
What the poets said
We gave our pledge, and the Bedouin never break a pledgefor the bounds of our land we give our lives
We take pride in our love of camels and their storied pastand whoever blames us for loving our heritage, let him go
You are the master of Mahubat, and your deeds command respectyour glory is greater than theirs whose glory is only talk
Because of you the wide passes grew narrow for your rivalswho, from the grief of defeat, can barely draw breath