What was meant to be a celebration of tradition and prized pedigree turned controversial at the 2026 Camel Beauty Show Festival in Al Musanaa, Oman, after twenty camels were disqualified for cosmetic enhancements.
Veterinary inspectors discovered that several contestants had been altered with substances more commonly associated with cosmetic clinics than desert showgrounds. Hyaluronic acid injections were reportedly used to plump lips. Dermal fillers and silicone were applied to refine nasal profiles. Botox softened facial features.
