AlUla Falcon Cup positions Saudi Arabia as global destination for falconry

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Updated 02 January 2024
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AlUla Falcon Cup positions Saudi Arabia as global destination for falconry

The ongoing AlUla Falcon Cup championship, taking place in Al-Mughira Village for Heritage Sports in AlUla governorate since Dec. 28, 2023, and continuing until Jan. 5, has emerged as the world’s largest event of its kind. Featuring the participation of a diverse array of local, regional, and international professional falconers and owners, this championship is a testament to the Kingdom’s dedication to falcons and falconry.

This esteemed event, organized in collaboration between the Saudi Falcons Club and the Royal Commission for AlUla, solidifies Saudi Arabia’s esteemed global status as a foremost destination for falcons and falconers.

Drawing significant interest from falconry enthusiasts and visitors from both within the Kingdom and beyond, the cup aligns with the Saudi Falcon Club’s commitment to safeguarding the nation’s rich cultural and civilizational heritage, in line with the objectives outlined in Saudi Vision 2030.

With prizes totaling SR60 million ($16 million), the championship unfolds across four tracks encompassing the Al-Malwah and Al-Mazayen competitions, featuring various categories tailored for the participating falcons.


Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Endowment projects worth SR8bn launched in Makkah

Updated 19 February 2026
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Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Endowment projects worth SR8bn launched in Makkah

Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Real Estate Company has announced the launch of several real estate projects belonging to the Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Endowment system in Makkah, with a total investment exceeding SR8 billion ($2.1 billion). These projects include commercial, residential, and hospitality developments, as well as strategic land plots, as part of the company’s commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s real estate sector and enhancing the quality of life in the holy city.

The announcement was made during a field tour by a delegation of high-level officials including Saleh Al-Rasheed, CEO of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites; Ihsan Bafakih, chairman of the board of directors of Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi Holding Company; Haitham Al-Fayez, chairman of Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Real Estate Company and CEO of Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Holding Company; Moath Al-Mukhudub, managing director and CEO of Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Real Estate Company; and Anas Mansour Abadi, CEO of real estate at Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Holding Company and representative of the Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Endowment, alongside members of the board of directors of both the holding and real estate companies and the executive team.

The tour included the launch of the Tilal Towers project, with an investment value of SR2 billion, featuring more than 2,500 hotel rooms, strengthening the hospitality sector in Makkah.

The delegation also visited the Tilal Village project, valued at SR2.8 billion. It is one of the prominent qualitative projects within the hospitality ecosystem in Makkah.

Furthermore, the visit covered the residential buildings within Tilal Village, comprising 828 units, with an investment of SR800 million. The delegation inspected the specialized hospital, medical complex housing, and the office and commercial plazas.

During the tour, a contract was signed for the Al-Rajhi Center project, valued at SR250 million, as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation plan.

The inspection also included the Al-Ukayshiyyah land, spanning 4 million square meters, and the Al-Ghazzawi project land, valued at SR250 million.

The tour concluded with prayers at the Aisha Al-Rajhi Mosque, the second-largest mosque in Makkah after the Grand Mosque, with a capacity for 50,000 worshippers.

This visit underscores the importance of these investments, which represent a clear direction toward enhancing the management of the endowment’s assets through diversification, redevelopment, and strategic expansion, in line with the development goals of the Makkah city and Saudi Vision 2030.

Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Real Estate, a subsidiary of Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi Holding Company, continues to provide innovative solutions to elevate the real estate sector to international standards.