Saudi Arabia to saddle all its camels with their own ‘passport’

Every camel in Saudi Arabia will soon be issued its own “passport.”

The ID documents will include each camel’s name, date and place of birth, breed, gender, coloring, place of issuance and microchip number, as well as photographs of the animal to ensure ease of identification, the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture said in a directive circulated on Tuesday.

The initiative is aimed at organizing the camel sector to improve market efficiency and confidence.

It is also expected to increase the market value of Saudi Arabia’s camels at local and international auctions.