Riyadh, August 20, 2025, SPA -- The International Falcon Breeders Auction (IFBA 2025) witnessed on Tuesday the sale of a falcon from Slovenia’s GP Falcon farm for SAR151,000, making it the most expensive falcon sold so far at the auction.Organized by the Saudi Falcons Club at its headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, the auction brings together leading breeding farms from across the globe and runs until August 25.The fourth night of the auction drew significant attendance from falconers and visitors, with the sale of two falcons totaling SAR202,000.The evening began with a falcon from the British YLS Falcons farm, sold for SAR51,000, and concluded with another falcon that opened bidding at SAR50,000 before being sold for SAR151,000.The auction serves as a trusted platform showcasing distinguished falcon breeds through live competitive bidding attended by falconers, breeders, and enthusiasts from within the Kingdom and abroad, with events being broadcast on television and social media platforms.It reflects the Saudi Falcons Club’s vision of leading in the development of falcon breeding, production, and care, while also serving as a cultural and economic support and a platform for promoting environmental awareness and preserving heritage.

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Riyadh, August 17, 2025, SPA -- The Russian falconry farm RUVS has marked its debut at the 2025 International Falcon Breeders Auction, hosted by the Saudi Falcons Club at its headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh. The event runs until August 25.RUVS’s representative Majed Al-Qahtani said their participation reflects the farm’s recognition of the auction’s prestigious reputation as the world’s largest gathering of elite falcons. He stated that RUVS is among the oldest falconry farms, with a distinguished track record of achievements across the Gulf and Saudi Arabia.The farm is presenting an initial batch of 16 falcons, varying in weight and size, with plans to introduce additional falcons in the coming days. Al-Qahtani emphasized the farm's dedication to offering falcons of pure bloodlines and exceptional traits.He also praised the facilities provided by the Saudi Falcons Club, which have played a key role in attracting premier falcon farms from across the globe.The auction spans 21 days, showcasing elite falcon breeds from around the world. It stands as the largest event of its kind and a premier annual destination for falconers and breeders.The auction underscores the Kingdom's commitment to preserving the rich heritage of falconry, supporting farms, and reinforcing its position as a global hub for falconry.

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Riyadh, August 17, 2025, SPA -- José Arino, owner of the Spanish Arino Falcons breeding center, has announced the sale of all the falcons his center exhibited at the 2025 International Falcon Breeders Auction—just four days after participating in the event organized by the Saudi Falcons Club at its headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh.Arino stated that one of his falcons sold for SAR150,000, highlighting the excellent quality and value of the birds among falconers and investors. He underscored that participation in the auction has become a key annual event for his center.He also praised the significant improvements in the event’s organization and the diversity of participants, which he said reflect the Saudi Falcons Club’s professionalism and ongoing dedication to preserving falconry’s rich heritage and boosting investment in the falcon sector both locally and internationally.

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Riyadh, August 17, 2025, SPA -- The International Falcon Breeders Auction 2025, organized by the Saudi Falcons Club at its Malham headquarters north of Riyadh, attracted tourists and foreign families to explore activities and the Kingdom’s falconry heritage.Families learned about falcon species, feeding, sales management, and the club’s efforts to preserve the heritage and support breeding farms.The "Future Falconer" pavilion drew children, who saw tools for training and care, learned about hunting practices, and watched videos of Future Falconers' participation in the King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival, part of efforts to pass the heritage across generations.The auction is a key economic, investment, and heritage destination, reflecting the sector’s rapid growth in the Kingdom. It brings together leading breeders and enthusiasts from the Kingdom and abroad and supports the Kingdom’s position as a leading regional hub.The live auction continues with falconers, breeders, and enthusiasts in attendance. Proceedings are broadcast on TV and social media, and participating falcons are displayed in farm pavilions, enhancing the Kingdom’s global standing in falconry.

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Riyadh, August 12, 2025, SPA -- English farm Falcon Mews is participating for the second time in the International Falcon Breeders Auction, hosted by the Saudi Falcons Club at its headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, showcasing 100 falcons of various breeds as part of the auction running until August 25.The farm’s Kuwaiti agent Bader Mohareb praised the organization of this year’s event and the facilities provided, noting that it has become a global hub for falconers from various countries, offering ample opportunities for marketing and deal-making. He added that the farm is presenting breeds favored by Gulf falconers and expressed confidence in achieving strong sales, given the high turnout since the auction’s launch.Mohareb recounted that his career in falconry began in 1987 when he sold a Shaheen falcon in Kuwait for a high price. He later expanded into falcon trading and breeding, benefiting from the expertise of friends to improve breeds, before acquiring the Falcon Mews agency and establishing his own farm in Spain.The International Falcon Breeders Auction is the largest of its kind in the world, bringing together elite falcon breeds from local and international farms over 21 days in a competitive and secure environment that enables breeders, investors, and hobbyists to strike deals and strengthen their presence in regional and global markets.

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