Saudi Arabia Creates National Committee for Camels in ‘Year of the Camel’

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – In honor of the “Year of the Camel,” Saudi Arabia has launched the first-ever national committee for camels. The committee, led by Saad Al-Jalban as president and Abdullah Al-Subaie as vice president, aims to boost the economic and cultural importance of camels in the Kingdom.

Camels are a big part of Saudi culture and heritage, with around two million camels owned by over 100,000 people across the country. Sales at camel festivals have reached SR350 million, showing the growing economic value of these animals.

The new committee will help investors in the camel industry, offering support for areas like camel health, pasture management, and fodder supply. It will also work with public and private organizations to improve the industry.

2024 has been declared the “Year of the Camel” by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Culture to celebrate the camel as a symbol of national pride and cultural identity. Camels are celebrated through festivals, races, and clubs across the country.

At the recent Arab Week event in Paris, the Saudi pavilion highlighted the deep cultural connection between the Kingdom and camels. The exhibit showed how camels have been important for transport and resources and are now a key part of Saudi culture and traditions.