RIYADH: The first auction night of the International Falcon Breeders Auction saw two falcons from JW Falcons sold for a total of SR540,000 ($144,000), amid a strong turnout of falconers and visitors interested in the heritage.
Organized by the National Center for Falcons at its headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, the night opened with a young purebred gyrfalcon, with bidding starting at SR50,000 before it was sold for SR380,000.
The second falcon, a young hybrid gyrfalcon, was then offered, with bidding starting at SR50,000 before it was sold for SR160,000.
The auction provides a trusted platform for elite falcons from around the world through fast-paced live competitive bidding, bringing together Saudi and international falconers and breeders.
Its activities are broadcast on television channels covering the event and livestreamed through the National Center for Falcons’ social media accounts.
