In cooperation with the Oman Camel Racing Federation, Oxy Oman Sponsors Haima Camel Race

Muscat - As part of its larger initiative to support camel racing in the Sultanate, Oxy Oman representatives recently attended the Haima Camel Race in Al Wusta Governorate, which is the first of three races organized by the Oman Camel Racing Federation, and exclusively sponsored by Oxy Oman.

Held under the auspices of His Excellency Sheikh Ahmed bin Musallam bin Suhail Jaddad Al-Kathiri, Governor of Wusta, the event was attended by Sheikh Said Bin Saud Al Ghufili, Chairman of the Oman Camel Racing Federation and Nasser Bin Issa Al Maskari, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager at Occidental Oman.

Over 500 people attended the race, and after 10 rounds, five winners were declared. Oxy Oman awarded each of the winners with a vehicle prize in accordance with the sponsorship agreement previously signed between Oxy Oman and the Oman Camel Racing Federation.
Oxy Oman will also award 10 winners of the Two following sponsored races with prizes. Sponsored races also include the Adam Camel Race in December 2023 and the Ibri Camel Race in January 2024. The race events support the camel racing industry with over 2000 estimated beneficiaries in local communities, including trainers, camel owners, hotels, small and medium enterprises, workers in livestock and veterinary clinics, and shops in the areas.

Oxy Oman has supported 33 camel races during the last nine years, as the initiative engages with a sport historically tied to the culture of local communities. This sponsorship comes within the framework of Oxy Oman’s long-term commitment to strengthen its social ties with the communities located in its concession areas and the wider Omani population, and it enhances the strategic partnerships and continuous collaboration with key stakeholders.