A Saudi businessman signed a 120 million riyal ($32 million) deal in Riyadh to purchase 12 camels, marking one of the biggest camels' purchase deals in the Gulf.
The event coincided with Cristiano Ronaldo joining of Saudi Al-Nassr team.
The deal was signed in Dahana Desert, which is hosting the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival.
The businessman, Abdullah Al-Nahdi, who is an investor in the pharmacies sector, purchased 12 camels that came first in the festival from their owner, businessman Mohammed bin Jakhdab Al-Qahtani.
Organized by the Camel Club, King Abdulaziz Camel Festival kicked off in December and concludes in mid-January.
More than 40,000 camels compete for prizes worth more than $80 million.
The Camel Club is part of a whole sports system launched by the Saudi Crown Prince in 2017.
