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2 Falcons Fetch Record Price at International Falcon Breeders Auction in Saudi Arabia

The highly anticipated International Falcon Breeders Auction 2024 kicked off on Friday at the Saudi Falcons Club headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh. (SPA)
The highly anticipated International Falcon Breeders Auction 2024 kicked off on Friday at the Saudi Falcons Club headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh. (SPA)
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2 Falcons Fetch Record Price at International Falcon Breeders Auction in Saudi Arabia

The highly anticipated International Falcon Breeders Auction 2024 kicked off on Friday at the Saudi Falcons Club headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh. (SPA)
The highly anticipated International Falcon Breeders Auction 2024 kicked off on Friday at the Saudi Falcons Club headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh. (SPA)

The highly anticipated International Falcon Breeders Auction 2024 kicked off on Friday at the Saudi Falcons Club headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh. The event, which runs until August 24, features leading production farms from 16 countries.

On the opening night, a large crowd of falcon enthusiasts gathered to witness the auction of two exceptional falcons.

A Falco cherrug, known locally as a Hur, from the Polish Fire Falcons Farm, commanded a bid of SAR65,000, followed by another falcon from the same farm that sold for SAR105,000, bringing the total for the evening to SAR170,000.

This global platform offers a unique opportunity for falconers, producers, and enthusiasts to acquire elite falcons from around the world. The auction is being broadcast live on television and social media platforms.

The event aligns with the Saudi Falcons Club's vision to lead in falconry development, innovation, breeding, and care. It also contributes to the cultural and economic landscape while raising awareness about environmental conservation.

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Royal Commission for AlUla, China’s Dunhuang Academy Partner to Enhance Heritage Conservation, Cultural Exchange

RCU and Dunhuang Academy will work closely to develop a comprehensive program of conservation that will extend to historic sites and artefacts in western China and AlUla. - SPA
RCU and Dunhuang Academy will work closely to develop a comprehensive program of conservation that will extend to historic sites and artefacts in western China and AlUla. - SPA
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Royal Commission for AlUla, China’s Dunhuang Academy Partner to Enhance Heritage Conservation, Cultural Exchange

RCU and Dunhuang Academy will work closely to develop a comprehensive program of conservation that will extend to historic sites and artefacts in western China and AlUla. - SPA
RCU and Dunhuang Academy will work closely to develop a comprehensive program of conservation that will extend to historic sites and artefacts in western China and AlUla. - SPA

The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) and Dunhuang Academy​ have signed a strategic partnership to expand cultural, touristic, and heritage collaborations between Saudi Arabia and the People’s Republic of China.
According to an RCU press release issued on Wednesday, the partnership represents a pivotal milestone in Saudi-Chinese relations, bringing together Dunhuang Academy's eight decades of expertise in heritage research and cultural conservation with RCU's commitment to preserving and promoting the rich cultural heritage of AlUla.
The Dunhuang Academy is responsible for the management of the Magao Grottoes, a complex of 735 Buddhist caves in Gansu Province classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. The Mogao Grottoes are renowned for their exquisite murals and sculptures, representing a fusion of cultural influences along the ancient Silk Road.
"The new agreement unites RCU and Dunhuang Academy as custodians of unique heritage, history, and tradition," said the release.
Dunhuang Academy’s legacy of safeguarding the Magao Grottoes has consistently earned praise from international institutions such as UNESCO, the World Bank, as well as the Chinese government, SPA reported.
RCU and Dunhuang Academy will work closely to develop a comprehensive program of conservation that will extend to historic sites and artefacts in western China and AlUla. They will also collaborate on hosting academic exhibitions and initiating exchange programs between staff and scholars from both institutions.
RCU VP of Strategic Partnerships Silvia Barbone said: “China and Saudi Arabia share a long and storied legacy that has united people and places across vast distances and through millennia. Today, our efforts within the global heritage space are empowered by successful collaborations with leading institutions and landmark destinations.”
The partnership follows the Saudi Travel Expo launched by the Saudi Tourism Authority, in which AlUla featured prominently. The exhibit was held in Beijing’s Tian Tan Garden, showcasing AlUla’s natural and cultural heritage.