Saudi Arabia Launches Official Camel Passport Initiative to Regulate Sector
Saudi Arabia Launches Official Camel Passport Initiative to Regulate Sector
Saudi Arabia Launches Official Camel Passport Initiative to Regulate Sector
Saudi Arabia has launched an official camel passport initiative aimed at regulating the camel sector and strengthening oversight of ownership and trade, according to the Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture.
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The project was inaugurated by the Deputy Minister for Environment, Water, and Agriculture, Mansour bin Hilal Al-Mushaiti, as part of broader efforts to modernize livestock management and improve transparency within the market.
Under the initiative, each camel is issued a dedicated passport containing a unique microchip number, ownership and breed information, physical characteristics, photographs, and certified vaccination records. Authorities say the system will help protect animal health, prevent fraud, and support organized trading practices across the kingdom.
The move follows findings from a livestock census conducted in June 2025, which recorded 2,235,297 camels nationwide. Unofficial estimates suggest there are approximately 80,000 camel owners in Saudi Arabia.
Officials say the camel passport program will also support disease control, enhance traceability, and reinforce the cultural and economic importance of camels in the country, while aligning the sector with international livestock management standards.
Saudi Arabia Launches Official Camel Passport Initiative to Regulate Sector
