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Bidding Begins Friday at International Falcon Breeders Auction in Saudi Arabia

The event, running from August 5 to 24, features over 35 elite falcon production farms from 16 countries showcasing their prized birds for sale. (SPA)
The event, running from August 5 to 24, features over 35 elite falcon production farms from 16 countries showcasing their prized birds for sale. (SPA)
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Bidding Begins Friday at International Falcon Breeders Auction in Saudi Arabia

The event, running from August 5 to 24, features over 35 elite falcon production farms from 16 countries showcasing their prized birds for sale. (SPA)
The event, running from August 5 to 24, features over 35 elite falcon production farms from 16 countries showcasing their prized birds for sale. (SPA)

The first auction night of this year's International Falcon Breeders Auction event starts on Friday night at the Saudi Falcons Club headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh.

The event, running from August 5 to 24, features over 35 elite falcon production farms from 16 countries showcasing their prized birds for sale.

Twelve auction nights will be held throughout the event. Competitions are streamed live on TV channels and the club's social media platforms. The club will announce the falcons on offer before each auction night.

The event provides a valuable networking opportunity for falconers and breeders from around the world. It aligns with the Saudi Falcons Club's commitment to preserving falconry heritage and promoting the Kingdom as a global center for the sport.

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Culture Ministry Partners with TikTok to Boost Saudi Cultural Sector

Officials sign the agreement during a ceremony at the Ministry of Culture in Riyadh. (SPA)
Officials sign the agreement during a ceremony at the Ministry of Culture in Riyadh. (SPA)
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Culture Ministry Partners with TikTok to Boost Saudi Cultural Sector

Officials sign the agreement during a ceremony at the Ministry of Culture in Riyadh. (SPA)
Officials sign the agreement during a ceremony at the Ministry of Culture in Riyadh. (SPA)

The Saudi Ministry of Culture signed on Monday a cooperation agreement with TikTok to strengthen collaboration across various fields, aiming to support and empower Saudi Arabia's cultural and artistic landscape by leveraging digital technology to enrich cultural experiences and enhance public awareness of cultural and heritage values.

The agreement was signed by Deputy Minister of National Partnerships and Talent Development Noha Kattan on behalf of the ministry, and CEO of Government Relations and Public Policy at TikTok in Saudi Arabia Dr. Hatem Samman during a ceremony at the Ministry of Culture in Riyadh.

The agreement outlines joint initiatives to serve the community, reinforce cultural and social values in line with the National Culture Strategy under the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, and organize workshops and training programs to develop Saudi artistic talent and support cultural events hosted in the Kingdom.

As part of the ministry's broader efforts to collaborate with digital platforms, this partnership contributes to the development of the Saudi cultural scene and the promotion of national cultural identity through modern channels that embrace rapid digital transformation. This strategic approach includes partnerships with entities across the public, private, and non-profit sectors.

The collaboration between the Ministry of Culture and TikTok aims to boost cultural and creative content, support Saudi talent in diverse artistic fields, highlight the Kingdom's cultural and social role, and promote its heritage, all within the framework of the National Culture Strategy and the Kingdom Vision 2030.