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camels with jockey robots at the starting blocks at Al Wathba Qasr al Hosn Festival, Abu Dhabi. The remote controlled robotic whips are used after reports of child slavery. Trainers follow in 4X4s commanding the remote controlled robotic whips to control the speed of their camels Camel racing is closely associated with the unique heritage of the UAE and the traditional lifestyle of Bedouins

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2015
Date Uploaded: 11.2017
Photo Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Camera: PENTAX K20D
Copyright: © Alberto Mesirca