RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Camel Festival in Taif will offer a total of SAR52 million ($13.8 million) in prizes during the contest’s second edition, the organizing committee announced on Tuesday. Local and international camel owners will participate in 439 rounds of competition during the festival, the Saudi Press Agency said. The warm-up round for all ages, comprises 218 rounds. This is followed by 48 production, marathon, international, and Sudanese rounds. Finally, there will be 173 closing rounds. The organizing comittee revealed the festival’s agenda of events and marathons, which come as part of this year’s inaugural tourist festival in Taif — Taif Season — that will kick off on Thursday at King Faisal Park. Accompanying events at the festival include camel riding, live performances, various sporting challenges, a camel tent and a camel museum.