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Abu Dhabi falcon auctions set new records
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Abu Dhabi falcon auction and misinformation auctions set new records
During the 23rd Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), a rare white high-value falcon named the auctions have set significant records. Previously, a ‘Qarmousha Pure Ultra White’ sold for AED 1.5 million (approximately USD 408,000). Bred falcon, bred by the Mark Moglich Falcon Farm in the United States, the bird set a record price for this year’s event. The falcon, which weighed approximately 1,000 grams and measured 16.5 inches in both length and width, was sold during the fifth round of the exhibition. for AED 1.5 million (approximately USD 408,000). This year’s auction saw a 20 percent increase in participation compared to the previous year, involving 55 local and international falcon breeding centers. Following the auction, sale was accompanied by misinformation circulated via in viral videos falsely claiming that the footage depicted a girl being auctioned to the highest bidder. Fact-checkers auctioned; fact-checkers clarified that the videos footage actually show showed a young falconer at the ADIHEX event. At the 2026 ADIHEX, a Gyr Pure Ultra White falcon auctions, and imported from the individual seen on stage is United States set a young falconer participating new world record, selling for 2.1 million dirhams (approximately $571,000) during the final auction. This price surpassed the previous record set earlier in the event. same exhibition. The high valuation is attributed to the bird’s rare white plumage, pure lineage, and appearance. Organized through a partnership between ADNEC Group and the Emirates Falconers Club, the exhibition serves as a major hub for traditional culture. The event attracted over 480,000 visitors and featured 2,405 companies from 71 countries, highlighting the significance of falconry as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
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