Qatar Edition

June 15, 2028

Camel Racing Season Opening leads today's complete edition for Qatar.

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Eröffnung der Kamelrennsaison — World Calendar Day
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Eröffnung der Kamelrennsaison

The start of Qatar's camel racing season, held at the Al Shahaniya Racing Track west of Doha. Camel racing is one of the Gulf's oldest sports, dating back millennia, but the modern version is radically different: since 2005, Qatar has used robot jockeys instead of human riders. The robot jockeys (controlled by trainers driving alongside in SUVs) are small remote-controlled units strapped to the camel's back, equipped with a whip and GPS tracker. Each camel wears a numbered bib, and races are broadcast on large screens. The camels themselves are valuable: a champion racing camel can sell for over $5 million. The season opening features processions of decorated camels, traditional music, and the serving of camel milk and dates to spectators.

Tag der Tiere Togos — World Calendar Day
Regional/Cultural Day

Tag der Tiere Togos

Sie beobachten Togos charakteristische Tiere, darunter Afrikanische Elefanten, Tüpfelhyänen, verschiedene Antilopenarten und Krokodile in seinen Savannen und Gewässern. Sie stellen fest, dass togolesische Haushalte häufig Hunde, Katzen und Ziegen als Haustiere und Arbeitstiere halten.