Madinah, 13 October 2025 (21 Rabi’ al-Thani 1447H) – The Second Madinah Camel Auction in Al Henakiyah Governorate, one of the Kingdom’s most prominent auction-season events, drew wide engagement from owners, investors and those interested in the camel sector, in a scene combining heritage authenticity with promising investment opportunities.

As part of the accompanying activities, a scientific panel and discussion session titled "Camels Between Authenticity and Promising Opportunities" brought together a select group of researchers and experts to discuss the cultural, economic and scientific dimensions of the camel sector as a renewable national resource carrying deep heritage and economic significance.

The session addressed the historical role of camels in shaping Arab identity and their importance in the life of people in the Arabian Peninsula, in addition to the nutritional and medicinal value of camel products, along with the latest scientific research in breed development and improving production, as well as a review of investment opportunities available in camel breeding, heritage tourism and related industries.

Participants affirmed that the camel sector is today undergoing a qualitative shift thanks to the great support and attention it receives from the Kingdom’s leadership, noting that the sector has become one of the pillars of rural and tourism development and an economic and cultural resource that contributes to achieving diversification under the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030.

The panel and the auction’s diverse activities reflected the growing interest in camels as a symbol of national identity and a source of future opportunity, blending authenticity with creativity to present a complete picture of a sector that combines heritage and development and reflects the deep bond between people and camels throughout the Kingdom’s history and present.