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Saudi Arabia International Falcon Auction Concludes

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Saudi Arabia International Falcon Auction Concludes

The 2026 International Falcon Breeding Farms Auction, hosted by the National Falcon Center in Malham, north of Riyadh, is hosting the 2026 International Falcon Production Farm Auction through has concluded after running from August 5 to August 25. This 21-day The three-week event follows a restructuring by the Saudi Council of Ministers to protect falconry as cultural heritage. CEO Talal bin Abdulaziz Al-Shamisi has described featured participation from over 90 breeding farms representing 24 countries. Total sales for the auction as the largest global gathering of its kind. exceeded 33 million riyals, with more than 2,200 falcons sold. High-value transactions continue to define the event. During remained a focal point, including the seventh night, sale of a ‘Three-Lobed Gyr (Super White)’ ‘Mathlouth Gyr’ falcon sold for 1.3 million riyals, which stood as the second most expensive in the auction’s history, while two Canadian falcons falcon sold for a combined 1.45 million riyals. The auction showcases diverse species, including Gyr, Peregrine, during this specific session and Saker, with international entries utilizing various breeding methodologies, such as ‘Wild Hacking’ techniques from Portuguese farms. Notably, a Spanish breeding farm sold its entire stock of 32 falcons on the first day, highlighting strong international demand. Beyond sales, second most expensive in the event includes educational components like auction’s history. Throughout the ‘Future Falconer’ pavilion and workshops on regulatory frameworks. Engineer Mohammed Al-Muqrin of event, the National Center for Wildlife detailed licensing mechanisms for breeding centers, emphasizing responsible breeding emphasized regulatory frameworks and species conservation. These processes are managed via the Workshops addressed breeding center licensing, species conservation, and anti-doping measures. The ‘Fatri’ electronic platform, which has platform continues to manage these processes, having issued over 531,000 licenses and permits to more than 135,000 users. To maintain transparency, the Center utilizes strict regulatory procedures, including physical verification by users with a sorting committee, formal documentation, and legal signing. Once sold, birds are registered in 92.2% beneficiary satisfaction rate. CEO Talal bin Abdulaziz Al-Shumaisi noted that the Center’s racing system auction serves as an international hub for producers and issued official exit permits. falconers, facilitating both trade and knowledge exchange. The auction is broadcast via television event also included educational programs designed for youth and social media families to a global audience. support the preservation of falconry as cultural heritage.

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  1. 2026-08-26 12:44 UTC Saudi Arabia International Falcon Auction Concludes
  2. 2026-08-24 19:05 UTC Saudi Arabia International Falcon Auction
  3. 2026-08-20 03:22 UTC Saudi Arabia International Falcon Auction
  4. 2026-08-15 23:01 UTC Saudi Arabia International Falcon Auction
  5. 2026-08-12 22:41 UTC Saudi Arabia International Falcon Auction
  6. 2026-08-09 21:52 UTC Saudi Arabia International Falcon Auction

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