Since the emergence of the Arabic culture until the present day, the camel enjoys a deep and dear stature among the inhabitants of the Arabian Peninsula across history. It is the ship of the desert that our ancestors relied on in their comings and goings. The Almighty Allah has mentioned it in his glorious verses, which emphasizes its significant position in the hearts of earlier Arabs. Allah says (Qur'an 88:17): "Then do they not look at the camels - how they are created?" in a nod to the unique characteristics of the camel that call for pause and reflection. We are pursuing the same path to honor and recognize the great value of the camel in Arabic culture, which leads us to the clear realization that culture holds an important role that it must perform to express and document the close relationship that links the Arab human to his camel since ages. Over time, this bond has evolved and grown stronger. Today, the camel enjoys the care and attention of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister -may Allah bless them- as well as all segments of the Saudi society. Under the umbrella of Vision 2030, the Ministry of Culture has prioritized the preservation of cultural components that are fundamental to the Saudi identity, besides recognizing them and boosting their presence in our modern lives locally and globally. In 2024, we celebrate the camel as a highly valued cultural symbol, a key pillar of our authentic national identity, and a source of pride in every stage and domain. Naming 2024 “The Year of the Camel” comes as part of national efforts to foster the camel and industries related to it from a developmental and economic perspective. Our role at the Ministry of Culture is focused on adding a cultural dimension to the wider national mission and looking at the camel from a cultural lens that reflects its elevated stature in the hearts of Saudis. Through “The Year of the Camel” the Ministry of Culture will celebrate this important cultural component with its partners through year-round events, activities, and initiatives, which together will play their part in drawing attention to the camel's cultural value while complementing efforts aimed at developing the camel sector and increasing its contribution in economic growth