Kathmandu. Saudi Arabia has announced that it will issue passports to millions of camels in the country.
According to Sauni officials, this step will help the country manage these precious animals better. They say that this initiative will increase the benefits of camel farming and create a reliable database of animal identification and owners.
A video posted on social media by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture shows related documents. It depicts a green passport with the country’s coat of arms and a golden seal depicting a camel.
In 2024, the Saudi government estimated that there were about 2.2 million camels in the country. These camels contribute more than two billion riyals to the Saudi economy every year.
According to Arab News, there are about 35 million camels worldwide. Of these, 17 million are in Arab countries. Somalia ranks first among Arab countries in this regard. It is followed by Sudan, Mauritania, Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
The camel is part of Saudi Arabia’s national symbol. The country also hosts camel beauty contests and events. Where the best camels are awarded.
Saudi Arabia’s exhibitions on national holidays, special occasions and historical occasions are considered incomplete without camels. Camels have a long history in Saudi Arabia and the Arab Gulf countries. –Agency
