There can be no doubt that camels experience emotions similar to humans. “Some of my camels have egos!” owners will say, but the most commonly mentioned traits quoted are pride and shame. God’s Gift to the Bedouin explores how owning a camel can have a dramatic impact on children’s growth and self-reliance – a fascinating anthropological study that draws on a living vein of Oman’s anthropology and heritage.

Many Omanis form such a strong emotional connection with their favourite camel that they adopt the name of the animal as part of their own social identity. This close bond between a person and their beloved camel demonstrates the significance of camels in their daily lives and the necessity of understanding these links in order to comprehend cultural customs and beliefs.