Unayzah Camel Auction...a renewed story of heritage and economic mobility in the heart of Qassim

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In the Unaizah suburb of camel auctions in the Qassim region, the voices of sellers and buyers intersect with the movement of the displayed camels, in a scene that recalls their presence in Saudi memory, and at the same time reveals economic activity that goes beyond buying and selling to marketing, investment and tourism opportunities.

The third edition of the Unayzah Camel Auction is witnessing a turnout from owners, interested parties and visitors, in an event that combines preserving the national heritage and stimulating the commercial movement, and opens the way for productive families and craftsmen to display their products and benefit from the influx of visitors.

Over the course of eight days, since the launch of the auction activities, last Thursday, amid organizational preparations aimed at facilitating the movement of participants and visitors, and providing a suitable environment for buying and selling operations.

The event will be held in the Unaizah suburb of camel auctions, at the intersection of King Fahd Road and Prince Mohammed bin Salman Road, on an area of ​​1.2 million square metres, and is organized by the Qassim Region Municipality, represented by the Unayzah Governorate Municipality.

The development work included expanding the camel viewing avenue by more than 320 metres, expanding the internal paths, improving lighting and cleanliness, in addition to daily spraying and installing 26 models of camels in multiple locations, and preparing hospitality facilities, preparing the site to receive the increasing numbers of participants and visitors.

The activity in the auction is not limited to camel owners and buyers, as sites have been allocated for 30 productive families, in addition to spaces for traditional crafts, popular products, and commercial activities related to camels. These spaces give participants the opportunity to display their products and reach wider segments of visitors, thus enhancing the local community’s benefit from seasonal events.

Co-owner of the camels, Mohammed Al-Sultan, told the Saudi Press Agency that the auction represents an opportunity to meet owners and those interested, exchange experiences, learn about the types and levels of camels, and follow the market movement. He points out that the gathering of owners and buyers contributes to stimulating trade, enhancing communication between workers in this field, and transferring their experiences.

Camels are present at the auction as an integral part of the history and culture of Saudi society, while the popular markets, traditional products, and accompanying activities add social and tourism dimensions to the event, making it a space that brings together those interested in heritage, community members, and visitors.

The third edition of the Unayzah Camel Auction comes as part of the efforts aimed at developing heritage activities and benefiting from the cultural and economic components of the Qassim region, in a way that supports local tourism and expands investment opportunities in the camel sector and related activities.