{"id":70901,"date":"2023-07-05T13:33:50","date_gmt":"2023-07-05T09:33:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/?p=70901"},"modified":"2023-07-05T13:37:29","modified_gmt":"2023-07-05T09:37:29","slug":"netflix-documentary-king-of-clones-camel-cloning-in-the-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/news\/netflix-documentary-king-of-clones-camel-cloning-in-the-uae\/","title":{"rendered":"Netflix Documentary &#8220;King Of Clones&#8221; Touches On The Topic Of $$$ Camel Cloning In The UAE"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>What&#8217;s more if not just as expensive as fancy sports cars, one-digit number plates&#8230; designer outfits in the UAE? Camels. Yes, CAMELS.<\/p>\n<p>Camel racing and beauty contests in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are million-dollar affairs. These pageants and races see everything from reputation to investments on the line, all to crown the true beauty-queens of the dunes. And teasing a little on this topic was the recent Netflix documentary, &#8220;King of Clones.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This 90-minute film, released on June 23, 2023, delves into the thrilling world of scientific research, scandal, and the prominent camel cloning industry in the UAE.<\/p>\n<h2><em>King of Clones<\/em> is based on the rise and fall of South Korean medical researcher Hwang Woo-suk, with snippets of Mabrook&#8217;s astonishing story: the renowned UAE camel, whose legacy was revived through the power of cloning&#8230;<\/h2>\n<div style='clear:both;'><\/div>\n<p><!--infeed--><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"King of Clones 2023 Netflix Trailer\" width=\"1140\" height=\"855\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ftRiWT9z5Ng?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2>Mabrook, a dark-skinned and robust camel, was the ruling family of the UAE&#8217;s most PRICED camel<\/h2>\n<p>The dromedary was purchased for a staggering $5 million, with neighbouring Middle Eastern countries reportedly willing to pay up to $20 million for his ownership. Sadly, Mabrook&#8217;s demise left a void, but hope remained as some of his organs were carefully preserved for future cloning possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>With Hwang Woo-suk&#8217;s remarkable track record in cloning and stem cell research, the UAE government sought his expertise to revive the legacy of Mabrook.<\/p>\n<p>After years of research and collabs, the momentous day arrived. 11 years after Mabrook&#8217;s passing, the world witnessed the birth of not just one, but 11 clones of the regal camel. The triumph of this scientific endeavor added yet another feather to Woo-suk&#8217;s illustrious cap.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2023\/07\/05131721\/dubai.png\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><\/p>\n<h2>From the daring pursuit of scientific advancement to the extraordinary feat of resurrecting Mabrook through cloning, this docu is a rollercoaster ride of emotions, scandals, and groundbreaking discoveries.<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/1\/2023\/07\/05132608\/uae.png\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><\/p>\n<h2>Watch The Lovin Dubai Show: DXB Real Estate Sees AED4.1 Billion In 1 Day<\/h2>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Lovin Dubai Show: DXB Real Estate Sees AED4.1 Billion In 1 Day\" width=\"1140\" height=\"641\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VyiTOpfI1so?start=1601&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/lovin.co\/dubai\/en\/community\/sujith-varghese\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>ALSO READ: Sujith Varghese Is The First Person of Determination In A Wheelchair To Became A Personal Trainer In Dubai<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Get the latest Dubai news direct to your phone RN! <\/strong><strong>Download The Lovin Dubai app for free RIGHT HERE (<a class=\"c-link\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ae\/app\/lovin-augustus-media\/id1529508280\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/ae\/app\/lovin-augustus-media\/id1529508280\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" data-remove-tab-index=\"true\">App Store<\/a>) (<a class=\"c-link\" tabindex=\"-1\" href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=co.lovin.lovinapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-stringify-link=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=co.lovin.lovinapp\" data-sk=\"tooltip_parent\" data-remove-tab-index=\"true\">Play Store<\/a>) to get the latest trending stories to your phone.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"newsletter-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lovindubai.us11.list-manage.com\/subscribe?u=a9f4ce5f4cf42df02a2fcfd19&amp;id=584330a937\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Subscribe<\/a>\u00a0to our Newsletter.<\/h2>\n<p>Get the best of your city straight to your inbox.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What&#8217;s more if not just as expensive as fancy sports cars, one-digit number plates&#8230; designer outfits in the UAE? Camels. Yes, CAMELS. Camel racing and beauty contests in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are million-dollar affairs. 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Camels. Yes, CAMELS.<\/p>\n<p>Camel racing and beauty contests in Dubai and Abu Dhabi are million-dollar affairs. These pageants and races see everything from reputation to investments on the line, all to crown the true beauty-queens of the dunes. And teasing a little on this topic was the recent Netflix documentary, &#8220;King of Clones.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This 90-minute film, released on June 23, 2023, delves into the thrilling world of scientific research, scandal, and the prominent camel cloning industry in the UAE.<\/p>\n<h2><em>King of Clones<\/em> is based on the rise and fall of South Korean medical researcher Hwang Woo-suk, with snippets of Mabrook&#8217;s astonishing story: the renowned UAE camel, whose legacy was revived through the power of cloning&#8230;<\/h2>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"embed_block","embed_item":"<p><iframe title=\"King of Clones 2023 Netflix Trailer\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ftRiWT9z5Ng?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n"},{"acf_fc_layout":"text_block","content":"<h2>Mabrook, a dark-skinned and robust camel, was the ruling family of the UAE&#8217;s most PRICED camel<\/h2>\n<p>The dromedary was purchased for a staggering $5 million, with neighbouring Middle Eastern countries reportedly willing to pay up to $20 million for his ownership. 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