RIYADH: Just north of the capital at the Saudi Falcons Club headquarters, the International Falcon Breeders Auction is proving to be a major economic booster, according to local and international farm owners taking part in the event.
Running through Aug. 25, the auction has evolved into a premier commercial platform for breeders, falconers and investors — establishing a structured marketplace that turns national heritage into a high-value asset class.
Abdulaziz Al-Sulaiman, sales representative for a Saudi-Canadian breeding farm, said the auction has significantly expanded trade opportunities across the sector. Taking part for the first time with 25 birds, his farm has recorded robust sales while preparing to offer four distinguished falcons on the main auction stage.
The expansion of breeding operations in recent years has spurred auxiliary market growth, boosting demand for veterinary services, specialized transportation, gear and digital marketing.
Saudi farm owner Ghazi Al-Otaibi said that public perceptions of falconry have shifted dramatically.
