[1][2] Medieval Muslim writers have noted differences between Arab archery and Turkish and Iranian styles, claiming that the bow used by Hejazi Arabs was superior.
[3] From the 7th century onward, Arab archers used composite bows while shooting from foot, horseback, and camelback.
[4][5] Camels were sometimes used in combat because they were taller and more resilient in desert warfare than horses.
A biblical story describes how the religious figure Joshua fought the Amalekites at Rephidim, who used camels for their archers.
The main organization is FATA, or the "Fédération Arabe de Tir à L'Arc" of Lebanon, which is a member of the World Archery Federation.