Al-Sayahid, December 19, 2023, The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Camel Club and founder of the International Camel Organization, Fahd bin Falah bin Hathleen, expressed gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the Cabinet's approval designating 2024 as the "Year of Camels."
Bin Hathleen emphasized that this decision underscores the state's and its leaders' deep interest in camels. He believes that this designation will shine a spotlight on the rich history of camels and align with the goals of the wise leadership, particularly in the context of the Kingdom's Vision 2030, which aims to promote the camel industry.
According to Bin Hathleen, the camel industry holds immense cultural and economic significance in the nation's past and present. The Cabinet's approval is seen as a generous step that will contribute to the development of various elements within the camel industry.
He also praised the Crown Prince's commitment to preserving the kingdom's authentic history and supporting the camel community in staying connected to their cultural roots. The declaration of 2024 as the "Year of Camels" is expected to have positive impacts on the camel industry's growth and recognition.
