Riyadh falcons auction concludes with $1.7m in sales

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The auction had become a key event for falconers worldwide, attracting sellers and buyers of elite local and international breeding stock. (SPA)
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The auction had become a key event for falconers worldwide, attracting sellers and buyers of elite local and international breeding stock. (SPA)
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The auction had become a key event for falconers worldwide, attracting sellers and buyers of elite local and international breeding stock. (SPA)
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The auction had become a key event for falconers worldwide, attracting sellers and buyers of elite local and international breeding stock. (SPA)
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Updated 03 December 2025
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Riyadh falcons auction concludes with $1.7m in sales

  • Auction had become a key event for falconers worldwide, attracting sellers and buyers of elite local and international breeding stock
  • Saudi Falcons Club supported falconers from the Kingdom and abroad by providing transportation, accommodation and official sales documentation

RIYADH: The Saudi Falcons Club Auction concluded its 2025 edition at the club’s headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, recording total sales of more than SR6.4 million ($1.7 million) across two months.

The auction had become a key event for falconers worldwide, attracting sellers and buyers of elite local and international breeding stock, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

A total of 40 falcons were sold during the auction, which ran from Oct. 1 to Nov. 30, featuring 26 nights of bidding marked by strong competition and notable excitement among falconry enthusiasts.

The Saudi Falcons Club supported falconers from the Kingdom and abroad by providing transportation, accommodation and official sales documentation.

The auction was also broadcast live on television and social media, expanding its reach and highlighting falconry’s cultural and economic significance.

It played a key role in preserving the Kingdom’s cultural heritage, promoting falconry among new generations and generating economic value for participants.

These efforts reflect the club’s broader mission to safeguard falconry and strengthen its place in Saudi society, the SPA added.

The auction also helped local farms adopt international best practices and contributed to Saudi Arabia’s emergence as a global falconry hub.


Saudi industry minister visits Future Minerals Pioneers Bootcamp

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Saudi industry minister visits Future Minerals Pioneers Bootcamp

  • The event was designed to foster innovation, attract national and international talent, and transform promising ideas into practical solutions for the mining sector

RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef has visited the Future Minerals Pioneers Bootcamp in Riyadh. 

The initiative was organized by the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, in partnership with the National Industrial Development and Logistics Program.

The event was designed to foster innovation, attract national and international talent, and transform promising ideas into practical solutions for the mining sector, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Alkhorayef highlighted the role of innovation in developing the mining sector during his visit, in line with the Kingdom’s economic diversification goals under Vision 2030.

He noted that global assessments of mining practices had reinforced the need for innovation and a sustainability-driven approach, positioning the Kingdom as an active contributor to shaping the sector’s future.

He said the initiative supported global cooperation and joint efforts to advance mining through modern technologies, innovation, and the updated regulatory frameworks, reflecting the Kingdom’s confidence in its ability to drive qualitative transformation in the industry.

Alkhorayef added that engaging with future minerals pioneers and competing on a global level was a key pillar of the development of the mining sector, both locally and internationally.

Participants at the event had refined their ideas and advanced their projects in preparation for their presentation to judging panels, supported by mentorship, collaboration, and knowledge exchange.

More than 12 workshops were held over the first two days, with around 30 expert mentors and specialists from partner entities providing guidance across different stages of project development.

The program also included seminars led by international experts focusing on innovating, solution development, presentation skills, and future trends in mining.

The event concluded with competitors submitting their final projects. Winners will be announced at the fifth Future Minerals Forum, scheduled for Jan. 13-15.