Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Women’s camel beauty contest makes debut in Saudi Arabia

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RUMAH: Saudi women, in a first for the kingdom, have paraded their camels in a beauty pageant for the prized “ships of the desert”. “I hope today to reach a certain social standing, InshaAllah (God willing),” said Lamia Al-Rashidi, 27, who participated at the weekend contest in the Rumah desert northeast of the capital Riyadh. … Read more

Hot milk and grooming for camels at luxury hotel

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RUMAH, Saudi Arabia – With heated stalls and hot milk, life couldn’t get more glamorous for Saudi Arabia’s most beautiful camels when they stay at a luxury compound near Riyadh. For 400 riyals (just over $100) a night, the camels are trimmed, scrubbed and pampered before taking part in beauty contests, where millions of dollars … Read more