2023-09-09 11:41:05
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has tightened the law to protect Arabian horses. Arabian horses have been included in the draft regulations issued by the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture aimed at protecting the best breeds of animals. Saudi authorities can impose a fine of up to 500,000 riyals (Rs 1,10,80,919) for auctioning horses without a license.
Illegal online auctions for Arabian horses will be fined up to 100,000 riyals. Those who organize horse races will be fined a maximum of 500,000 Riyals if the rules are violated. A fine of 300,000 riyals will be levied for failure to provide the necessary services for the protection of horses during the organization of races, Ocas daily reported.
The King Abdulaziz Arabian Horse Center in Riyadh works to preserve the unique breed of Arabian horses that were bred in the desert in ancient times. The activities of the center, named after the founder of Saudi Arabia, are being carried out under the supervision of the Saudi Ministry. The center was established in 1961. The Arabian Horse Center operates on an area of 1 million square meters in Dirab, an agricultural area about 35 km from Riyadh.
The center was established to preserve the heritage of Arabian horses and improve breeding. A unique breed of Arabian horses, bred in the desert in the past, is still preserved here. The authorities have taken several measures to preserve the pure Arabian horses, which are pure and unadulterated heritage breeds.
The country is represented by the King Abdulaziz Arabian Horse Center in the world Arabian horse organizations. The center operates in compliance with international laws regarding the welfare, registration and movement of horses.
Feeding baboons is a crime
Riyadh: The Saudi Animal Welfare Department warned that feeding baboons is a crime. Cameras are being installed in areas and tourist centers where such monkeys have proliferated. Action will be taken if feeding is noticed by tourists and motorists.
New surveillance cameras have been installed in the tourist centers of Albaha. This is a wireless camera with warning device. A sign stating that feeding baboons is prohibited is also placed below the cameras. A warning device attached to the camera will beep and sound a siren to warn the monkeys against feeding.
Animal welfare department recently shared the surveillance camera footage of feeding monkeys on social media and announced that a fine of 500 riyals will be imposed. According to the National Center for Wildlife, baboons are increasing because of human feeding.
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