The sixth night of the International Falcon Breeders Auction, hosted by the Saudi Falcon Club at its headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh city, witnessed the sale of a Saudi-bred hur falcon selling for the highest price in the Middle East so far, amounting to SAR500,000 ($134,000), surpassing the previous record of SAR270,000.
The auction began with the hur falcon from Al-Nader Falcon Center; the bidding started at SAR50,000 to be sold, eventually, for SAR500,000. The second falcon, also a hur from Al-Dahas Falcon farm, was sold for SAR70,000.
The Saudi Falcon Club presents a selection of falcons at the auction. The bidding is conducted transparently, broadcasts live on television channels and club accounts on social media platforms. The club announces the falcons to be auctioned a night before the auction.
The International Falcon Breeders Auction welcomes visitors daily from 4 pm until 11 pm, from August 5 to 25. It represents a reliable and secure market for falconers and falcon breeders, and works to see the Saudi Falcon Club become leader in promoting the hobby of breeding and caring for falcons. It acts as a cultural and economic supporter and a platform to enhance environmental awareness.
Source: Saudi Press Agency