RIYADH: Japan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Yasunari Morino on Saturday visited the International Falcon Breeders Auction in Malham, north of Riyadh.

Organized by the Saudi Falcons Club, the event runs until Aug. 25 and features leading falcon breeding farms from around the world.

The ambassador was received by Talal Al-Shamaisi, the CEO of the club, who briefed him on the auction and the participating local and international breeding farms.

The ambassador, accompanied by his delegation, toured the auction pavilions, viewed the falcon species on display and their feed, visited the participating farms’ pavilions and equipment sections, explored the Falconer of the Future pavilion, and took photos of some of the birds.

The International Falcon Breeders Auction is the largest event of its kind worldwide. It brings together elite falcon breeds from across the globe and serves as an annual destination for falconers and breeders.