Camels have held a special position in Saudi culture, often called 'al-halal' and 'al-mal.' Ancestors relied on camels in all their doings. A special bond has developed between humans and camels, where they respond to their owner's voice, calling and singing. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has shown great interest in preserving the camel, a significant part of its cultural heritage. Camel herding remains a popular activity among local communities, and the Kingdom has organized camel racing competitions and the King Abdulaziz Camel Festival.
As part of the Kingdom's ongoing efforts to care for and develop the camel sector, the Camel Club was established in 2017, recognizing the camel as an authentic heritage of the Kingdom. Camels have been a fundamental component of Saudi heritage and history through their connection with people. The founding King Abdulaziz Bin Abdulrahman Al Saud used them during his journeys to unify the Kingdom.
King Abdulaziz Camel Festival reflects the Kingdom's interest in promoting and spreading the national heritage globally, as it contributes to introducing the bond between humans and camels in the Arabian Peninsula. Furthermore, Saudi culture is rich in literature about camels, including stories and poems.
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