1.8M views · 28K reactions | Sat in white all-terrain trucks, camel robo-jockeys watch their remote-controlled camel race across the Qatari desert -- a "Gulf heritage" that hopes to get a boost on the back of football as Qatar braces for the arrival of more than one million fans of the World Cup https://en.royanews.tv/ Source: AFP | Roya News English | Facebook

1.1K views · 25 reactions | At a camel race in the Qatari desert, jockeys are nowhere to be seen. But the animals are actually guided by remote-controlled units mounted on their backs, which are operated by drivers following alongside in all-terrain trucks. The hi-tech sport is a traditional Gulf pastime that is hoping to get a boost on the back of football as Qatar braces for the arrival of more than one million World Cup fans. | AFP News Agency | Facebook

Camel racing is a popular sport with a particularly deep-rooted history in the United Arab Emirates that well precedes the first official race tracks constructed in the early 70s. Grab the family and get involved in an authentic display of local culture and heritage at the upcoming camel racing season running till April 2019. The championships attract droves of highly skilled competitors from around the world for an opportunity to compete for coveted titles and valuable prizes. IOS: http://apple