It is with great chagrin to note that the camels, which are of historical and cultural value to the kingdom, enjoy the priority of state protection and care for the animals.
For those very reasons that the camel plays a pivotal role in ensuring food security, the United Nations has set June 22 as World Camel Day and 2024 as the International Year of Camelids.
With nearly 900 stables and a breeding population of 10,000 racing camels, the Arabian city of Tabuk hosts official Camel Festival celebrations and seasonal races.
June 23, 2024: Tabuk. The government of Saudi Arabia treats and gives special attention to the camels. The Saudi Arabian government uses all of the resources at its disposal to protect and care for camels, which have been associated with Saudi history and society for a very long time. The United Nations has designated the 22nd of June as World Camel Day, acknowledging the historical significance of camels in ensuring food security through their high nutritional value products. 2024 is the International Year of Camelids, set aside by the United Nations By supporting the preservation and conservation of camels, Saudi Arabia enhances its cultural, historical, and civilizational character and so strengthens the nation. Tabuk values this regional resource highly, in line with the other parts of the Kingdom. Established in 1407 AH, this arena is renowned for hosting official Arabian camel festivals and seasonal races throughout the Islamic Kingdom. The arena houses over 900 stables and over 10,000 camels for breeding and racing during the winter and summer months.
