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Saudi Arabia Launches Camel Passport Program to Track Herds and Regulate Trade

Officials say the passports will build a reliable database to professionalize the camel sector.

Overview

  • The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture unveiled an accredited identification document linked to each animal’s microchip and regulatory records.
  • The document lists the camel’s name, birth details, breed, sex, colour, place of birth, issuance data, vaccination history, and photographs from both sides.
  • Authorities say the system will formalize sales and transport, secure legal documentation, and provide verifiable proof of ownership.
  • Vice Minister Mansour Almushaiti launched the initiative under Saudi Vision 2030 to modernize management of an estimated 2.2 million camels.
  • Officials say the passport will bolster disease monitoring and support breeding programs, logistics, competitions, and international trade.