Falcon Sold for SAR240,000 at Saudi Falcons Club Auction

A Shaheen falcon was sold for SAR240,000 yesterday at this year's Saudi Falcons Club Auction, held at the club's headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh. The auction, which started on October 1, runs until November 15. The falcon, a young Shaheen caught in Hafar Al-Batin, 430 km north of Riyadh, was presented by falconers Mahdi, Khalaf, Rakan, and Nawaf Al-Jumaili. Bidding started at SAR100,000, but closed at SAR240,000, making it the most expensive falcon sold so far at this year's auction. The Saudi Falcons Club offers extensive services to falconers throughout the hunting season, including housing and transporting them to the auction site from various regions. The auction is broadcast live on television and social media, making for fast-paced, competitive bidding. As the largest official falcon auction in the Kingdom, the Saudi Falcons Club Auction plays a significant role in preserving and promoting Saudi Arabia's cultural, economic, and historical heritage, in line with Vision 2030. The event suppor ts falconry activities and aims to develop the local falcon auction market, positioning it as a global hub for falcon enthusiasts. Moreover, it seeks to regulate the buying and selling of falcons in the Kingdom, while protecting endangered species. Source: Saudi Press Agency