Jockeys u-16 yrs will be banned from camel races with effect from March 31 - Khaleej Times Online: QUOTE. The country’s ports of entry were instructed to ensure that no children whose ages are less than 16 will not enter for the purpose of being used as camel jockeys.’ “This will decisively bring an end to some illegal practices, which used to take place in the past. the cabinet is keen to keep the camel racing sport clean and in conformity with efforts to preserve traditions and heritage and to strengthen social bonds among citizens,’ Sheikh Hamdan said. He also said that violations, which happened in the past, had severely harmed the noble objectives of such traditional events. UNQUOTE