Mohammed Saleem, 38, a camel handler from Pakistan who was raised in the UAE
Camel handler, Rahim Daad, from Pakistan, who is preparing the camels for racing at Al Marmoom camel race track, Dubai. All photos by Chris Whiteoak / The National
Camel races, such as those at Al Marmoom camel race track, have resumed
The camel race circuit closed earlier this year to limit the spread of Covid-19
A handler at Al Marmoom camel race track in Dubai wearing a face mask
The sport requires handlers to work closely together to saddle camels and guide herds from farms to track
During the race season, the track becomes a gathering place for thousands of handlers and camel owners
A handler at the Al Marmoom camel race track in Dubai
The first races have started back up with safety precautions
Face masks must be worn by camel handlers
Some handlers came from Dubai once they tested negative for Covid-19
Many camel handlers live together on farms
Mohammed Saleem, 38, a camel handler from Pakistan who was raised in the UAE
Camel handler, Rahim Daad, from Pakistan, who is preparing the camels for racing at Al Marmoom camel race track, Dubai. All photos by Chris Whiteoak / The National
Camel races, such as those at Al Marmoom camel race track, have resumed
The camel race circuit closed earlier this year to limit the spread of Covid-19
A handler at Al Marmoom camel race track in Dubai wearing a face mask
The sport requires handlers to work closely together to saddle camels and guide herds from farms to track
During the race season, the track becomes a gathering place for thousands of handlers and camel owners
A handler at the Al Marmoom camel race track in Dubai
The first races have started back up with safety precautions
Face masks must be worn by camel handlers
Some handlers came from Dubai once they tested negative for Covid-19
Many camel handlers live together on farms
Mohammed Saleem, 38, a camel handler from Pakistan who was raised in the UAE
