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Saudi: More Than 120 Million Visitors in Entertainment Sector Since 2019

SPA file photo of Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority Turki Al Al-Sheikh
SPA file photo of Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority Turki Al Al-Sheikh
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Saudi: More Than 120 Million Visitors in Entertainment Sector Since 2019

SPA file photo of Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority Turki Al Al-Sheikh
SPA file photo of Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority Turki Al Al-Sheikh

The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Entertainment Authority, Adviser at the Royal Court, Turki Al Al-Sheikh, has said that entertainment events held by GEA have received a record number of more than 120 million visitors between 2019 and the first quarter of 2023.

Al-Sheikh said Sunday that the record number comes as a culmination of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's support for this vital and promising sector.

Al-Sheikh pointed out that GEA has obtained several Guinness World Records certificates, which contributed to the creation of job opportunities.

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Falcon Fetches SAR57,000 at Saudi Falcons Club Auction Opening

The club aims to regulate the falcon trade, protect endangered breeds, and raise awareness about responsible falconry practices. SPA
The club aims to regulate the falcon trade, protect endangered breeds, and raise awareness about responsible falconry practices. SPA
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Falcon Fetches SAR57,000 at Saudi Falcons Club Auction Opening

The club aims to regulate the falcon trade, protect endangered breeds, and raise awareness about responsible falconry practices. SPA
The club aims to regulate the falcon trade, protect endangered breeds, and raise awareness about responsible falconry practices. SPA

A falcon sold for SAR57,000 on Thursday at the opening night of the highly anticipated Saudi Falcons Club Auction in Malham, north of Riyadh.
The event, which will run until November 15, features a groundbreaking new format entailing an auction area integrated into the ongoing International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition.
The Saudi Falcons Club continues to support falconers by offering them comprehensive assistance, including falcon transportation, accommodation, and efficient auction processes. The auction is broadcast live on television and social media platforms, ensuring global reach and accessibility, SPA reported.
Renowned as the Kingdom's premier official falcon auction, the event aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 by promoting cultural heritage, economic growth, and the preservation of falconry traditions.

The Saudi Falcons Club seeks to elevate the standard of falcon auctions domestically and internationally, serving as a focal point for falconry enthusiasts worldwide.