The Department of Agriculture and Livestock has provided more than Dh100 million in aid to about 10,000 camel and goat farmers in Al Ain region.

Ahmed Sultan Al Hallami, Undersecretary of the department, said animal owners, especially camel farmers are being encouraged through proper marketing of their produce.

A slaughterhouse has also been established in Al Khazna in Abu Dhabi. The slaughterhouse has received 9,359 camels worth Dh25 million from the farmers, he said.

Another slaughterhouse was established in the Al Labsa region of the Northern Emirates.