Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has approved Camel Trade Regulations covering the sale, purchase, leasing and barter of camels across the Kingdom. In its announcement dated 28 September 2026, the ministry said the rules are intended to protect camel owners and market participants, support development of the livestock sector and strengthen animal welfare. The framework addresses documentation of ownership and commercial transactions, and is described as applying to individuals and entities involved in camel sales and trade. The ministry cited the Agriculture Law, the GCC Animal Welfare Law and their implementing regulations. It also referred to ministry procedures for registering and managing camels through electronic platforms, alongside the civil transactions law and other legislation. The stated scope is nationwide.

The ministry’s summary says the rules set requirements for sales contracts and responsibilities of the parties. Those duties include full disclosures, payments, transfer of ownership and medical care. Complete documentation of transactions and provisions for temporary auctions are also covered. The announcement did not identify the electronic platforms, publish a model contract or specify an implementation start date. These requirements are intended to improve governance and reliability of camel-related transactions while clarifying protections for owners and other participants.

One explicit animal-health provision prohibits transporting, selling or displaying sick camels. The ministry said violations are subject to fines under the Agriculture Law, but did not state a fine amount. It also described animal-welfare standards for markets and auctions and formal channels for reporting abuse and other violations. The ministry linked the rules to animal-health and biosecurity compliance and more reliable ownership and transaction data. The announcement says the provisions are intended to support sustainable sector development and Saudi Vision 2030. It confirms approval on 28 September but gives no separate start date or enforcement results; measurable outcomes will require later reporting.