The Desert Research Center and the Egyptian Camel Society organized a celebration to mark the International Year of Camels, emphasizing the importance of camels as a vital economic, social, and cultural heritage in Matrouh, Egypt. The event highlighted the governorate's role in supporting camel breeders, with plans to increase the camel population and improve productivity using modern technologies in veterinary medicine and nutrition. The importance of preserving camels, especially with climate change, was also stressed due to their adaptability to harsh environments.