The Saudi Falcons Club launched the third International Falcon Breeders Auction on Saturday at its headquarters in Malham, about 80 km north of Riyadh.
The event aims to host a secure and thriving market for falconers and producers, and foster leadership in falconry development, innovation, breeding and care. It serves as a cultural and economic catalyst, promoting environmental awareness and acting as a platform for growth, said Walid Al-Taweel, spokesperson for the Saudi Falcons Club.
Six new rounds have been introduced in the auction, specifically for falcons acquired from overseas.
Auctioned falcons are now eligible to take part in all rounds of the Al-Melwah competition at the King Abdulaziz Falcon Festival, according to a spokesperson.
The festival is scheduled to take place from Nov. 28 to Dec. 14.
Falcon farms from 14 countries are taking part in the International Falcon Breeders Auction, gathering an elite selection of breeds from around the world.
The Saudi Falcons Club is hosting the event “to establish a reliable and safe market for falconers and falcon producers,” said Al-Taweel.
During its previous two editions, the event recorded sales exceeding SR10 million ($3.65 million) through the auction of more than 800 falcons. About 25 leading falcon farms took part.