Saudi falcons and hunting show set to soar

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This year’s exhibition is marked by unique events. (SPA)
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This year’s exhibition is marked by unique events. (SPA)
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This year’s exhibition is marked by unique events. (SPA)
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This year’s exhibition is marked by unique events. (SPA)
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This year’s exhibition is marked by unique events. (SPA)
Updated 14 October 2019
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Saudi falcons and hunting show set to soar

  • The exhibition highlights the conservation of falconry and related hobbies by providing an integrated platform attracting experts, exhibitors and hunting enthusiasts from Saudi and Gulf regions and the world

RIYADH: Falconry enthusiasts from more than 20 countries are taking part in the Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition, which began its second edition in Riyadh on Friday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The exhibition, the biggest event of its kind in the Kingdom and Middle East, features heritage and cultural events, including training workshops, lectures, educational seminars and children’s activities.
A spokesman for the Saudi Falcons Club said: “This year’s exhibition is marked by unique events, the variety of its sections and the quality of the accompanying activities.”
The exhibition highlights the conservation of falconry and related hobbies by providing an integrated platform attracting experts, exhibitors and hunting enthusiasts from Saudi and Gulf regions and the world.


Saudi leadership sends cables of condolences after passing of former Cyprus president

Former Cypriot President George Vassiliou speaks at a press conference about improving trade relations between Cyprus and Egypt.
Updated 15 January 2026
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Saudi leadership sends cables of condolences after passing of former Cyprus president

  • Former Cyprus President George Vassiliou died on Wednesday aged 94
  • He led the country between 1988 and 1993

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent separate cables of condolences to the President of Cyprus Nikos Christodoulide after the passing of one of his predecessors.
Former Cyprus President George Vassiliou died on Wednesday aged 94. He led the country between 1988 and 1993.
The king and crown prince also extended their condolences to the family of the deceased and the people of Cyprus, Saudi Press Agency reported.