Saudi Arabia launches camel passport

L’Saudi Arabia launched a new passport for camels. The measure was announced on February 4, 2026 by the Deputy Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture. This passport serves to better organize the camel sector in the country. The authorities want to improve animal tracking and make the market clearer and more reliable, locally and internationally. Each camel will now have an official document. The passport will contain simple information such as the age, breed, sex, color, owner and photos of the animal. The microchip number will also be recorded.

The document will also include vaccinations and medical monitoring. This should help veterinary services monitor diseases and respond more quickly in the event of a health problem. According to the government, the passport will facilitate proof of ownership and protect the rights of breeders. The kingdom has around 2.2 million camels. The ministry also explains that the passport will help create a national camel database. This will allow us to better understand the number of animals, their location and their general condition.

The data collected will be used to better manage breeding and improve local breeds. The authorities hope to increase the production and quality of camels. This decision also concerns camel beauty contests, very popular in the country. In recent years, organizers have strengthened controls against prohibited practices. The passport could help ensure more transparency in this sector.