Riyadh: Ambassador of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Hoang Huu Anh praised the Crown Prince Camel Festival 2026, saying his first visit allowed him to learn firsthand about camels as an authentic component of Saudi cultural heritage.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the ambassador highlighted the broader significance of camel heritage, referencing the inclusion of Alheda'a (camel calling) in UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and commended the festival's high level of organization.