The first camel race in Qatar was held in 1973 in the Al Far’ area, west of Al Shahaniya. It featured 300 camels in a public field. The first official racetrack was established at Al Rayyan in 1974, and over time, camel racing gradually moved to the Al Burrqa Racetrack, which was inaugurated in 1977 and had a length of approximately 16 kilometers. Races were officially organized there, with the number of camels participating in a single heat ranging between 400 and 500. Although there was no photography or television coverage at that time, these races continued until the end of 1989 due to their strong connection to Qatari, Gulf, and Arab culture.

As the years passed and with increasing interest from the wise and visionary leadership, and following the directives of His Highness the Father Amir, the current racetrack in Al Shahaniya was established. Races began there in 1990, covering distances of 6, 8, and 10 kilometers. It includes a main platform, a veterinary hospital, modern camel stables, a large mosque, and various services for participants. This traditional sport received unwavering support from His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of the State of Qatar. The Qatar Camel Racing prizes have witnessed an unprecedented increase in their value, especially in the latest edition of 2023, where the total prize money amounts to millions of Qatari riyals across different categories. The winner of the first Jamha card receives 1.5 million riyals, while the winner in the Qadan category receives one million riyals. On the final day, the race prize reaches two million riyals. As for the Zamil Championship, the prize for the open round has been raised to 1.5 million riyals. Finally, 10.5 million riyals have been allocated for the “Open Tricks” round, where the winner of the valuable sword receives 5 million riyals. These increases reflect the evolution and significant interest in camel racing in Qatar.