The Historic 1414 AH Camel Journey: reviving the routes of Al-Oqilat. Category: Documentation and Interviews. In recognition of the importance of living heritage, members of the Camel Field in Buraidah undertook an exceptional journey in 1414 AH. For three days they traveled on camelback, recreating the caravans of old Al-Oqilat. Route: the journey began south of Ain Al-Utaishan, east of Buraidah, and passed through Qa Metib, Aba Al-Warani, Al-Sarif, and Al-Bandariyah, continuing toward…

Documenting Oral History and Its Men. In a continuing effort to document the oral history of Al-Oqilat, Abdul Latif bin Saleh Al-Wuhaibi conducted field visits and interviews with Al-Oqilat men and notables who had lived alongside those who carried their stories, or who had preserved parts of their lives and achievements in trade, travel, horses, and camels. Meeting Sheikh Ali bin Ibrahim Al-Hujailan Al-Oqaili: the respected notable Sheikh Ali bin Ibrahim Al-Hujailan was born in…