Czech sells entire falcon production at auction /node/2611633/saudi-arabia
Czech sells entire falcon production at auction
Czech Ilian Kirov expressed his happiness in participating in the auction, praising the efforts of the Saudi Falcons Club in providing a professional organizational environment and integrated services to participants. (SPA)
The auction, which will run until Aug. 25, is bringing together the world’s elite breeds of falcons
Updated 12 August 2025
Arab News
RIYADH: The Czech BG FALCONS has succeeded in selling its entire production of falcons within the first five days of the International Falcon Breeding Farms Auction, the SPA reported on Monday.
Czech Ilian Kirov expressed his happiness in participating in the auction, praising the efforts of the Saudi Falcons Club in providing a professional organizational environment and integrated services to participants.
He said that these efforts contributed to facilitating sales and communication with falconers and interested parties, adding that the auction is witnessing increasing demand daily.
The auction is organzied by the Saudi Falcons Club at its headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh.
The auction, which will run until Aug. 25, is bringing together the world’s elite breeds of falcons.
Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport reaches record 50 million passengers in 2025
New milestone marks the highest number ever recorded by a Saudi airport
Lucky 50-millionth passenger was a French national arriving from Paris on a Saudia flight
Updated 15 December 2025
Arab News
JEDDAH: King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah recorded a new historic milestone on Sunday with the arrival of the 50-millionth passenger for year 2025.
The 50 million milestone marks the highest number ever recorded by a Saudi airport since the launch of civil aviation in the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
It also placed KAIA among the world’s mega airports in terms of passenger numbers. The figure represents a 1.83 percent growth from 49.1 million passenger arrival recorded in 2024.
“This achievement reflects the qualitative transformation at KAIA and its growing status as a regional hub and national gateway connecting the Kingdom to the world,” the report said.
The lucky 50-millionth passenger was a French national arriving from Paris on a Saudia flight to participate in a sports tournament hosted in Jeddah. (SPA)
It also underscores the airport’s vital role in enhancing the Kingdom’s position as a global tourist destination and a gateway to the Two Holy Mosques by facilitating the movement of visitors, Umrah performers, and pilgrims.
KAIA serves as a gateway to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah by facilitating the movement of visitors, Umrah performers, and pilgrims.
The lucky 50-millionth passenger was a French national arriving from Paris on a Saudia flight to participate in a sports tournament hosted in Jeddah.
She was welcomed by JEDCO’s leadership, who greeted her and presented a commemorative gift to mark the occasion.
JEDCO Chief Executive Officer Mazen Johar said that reaching 50 million passengers reflects the airport’s high operational readiness and marks a pivotal milestone in preparations to double this figure in the coming years.
