KSA to host falcon breeders auction on Aug. 5

The international auction of falcon production farms provides a reliable platform for the rarest breeds of falcons that have won international championships. (SPA)
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Updated 25 July 2023
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KSA to host falcon breeders auction on Aug. 5

  • The auction will start on Aug. 5 and run for three weeks at the club’s headquarters in Malham

RIYADH: The countdown has begun for the launch of the International Falcon Breeders Auction, organized by the Saudi Falcon Club.

The auction will start on Aug. 5 and run for three weeks at the club’s headquarters in Malham, about 80 km north of Riyadh.

In its previous two rounds, the auction achieved significant sales figures, with the most notable being the sale of the most expensive falcon at a price of SR1.75 million ($466,000).

It also attracted the largest falcon producers from around the world under one roof, with the participation of more than 25 leading farms from 14 countries. The auction resulted in the sale of more than 800 falcons.

Several farms that participated in the previous rounds of the auction, including the Spanish Arino Falcons farm, the French SB Falcons farm and Phil Falcons Center, and the American Pacific North Farm and North Woods Farm, successfully sold all of their falcons.

This success highlights the cub’s achievement in transforming the International Falcon Breeders Auction into a trustworthy and secure marketplace for falconers and falcon producers. It has also created new business opportunities and provided exceptional falcon breeds for falconers in the region.

In addition, the auction also features stands that offer products and services related to falcons. These include food, medicine and the equipment necessary for falcon care. There is also a dedicated corner for falcon training and care tools.


Saudi minister opens global labor market academy

Dr. Abdullah Abuthnain inaugurates the second edition of the Global Labor Market Academy in Riyadh. (Supplied)
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Saudi minister opens global labor market academy

  • The opening sessions, led by World Bank experts, focused on the critical role of social and labor policies in addressing global challenges and enhancing youth employment

RIYADH: Saudi Vice Minister of Human Resources and Social Development for Labor Dr. Abdullah Abuthnain inaugurated the second edition of the Global Labor Market Academy in Riyadh on Friday.

The event, which will run until Jan. 25, features 19 new members, bringing to 50 the total number of countries involved in the initiative, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.

The academy serves as a specialized hub for exchanging expertise on global labor trends and innovative policy solutions, offering participants a year-long academic program focused on capacity building and international employment policy development.

The opening sessions, led by World Bank experts, focused on the critical role of social and labor policies in addressing global challenges and enhancing youth employment.

The initiative aims to expand its reach to more than 75 countries by 2028, solidifying the Kingdom’s role in shaping the future of international labor markets.