Two falcons fetch SAR 277,000 at National Falcons Auction night 18

Two young Shaheen falcons were sold for a total of 277,000 riyals (SAR) on the 18th night of the 2026 National Falcons Auction, organized by the National Center for Falcons and running until November 30. The event attracted a large audience of falconry enthusiasts.

The evening began with the first falcon, a young Shaheen from Shabaan, south of Umluj, presented by Ahmed Salim Al-Hamdi, Khaled Ahmed Al-Hamdi, and Bandar Muthanna Al-Hamdi. Bidding started at 60,000 riyals, and the bird was ultimately sold for 190,000 riyals. The night concluded with the second young Shaheen falcon, from Dabdaba, brought by Eid Matar Al-Anzi and Abdullah Al-Dhahir, which sold for 87,000 riyals.

The auction is limited to young migratory Shaheen falcons caught within the Kingdom, excluding adult Shaheen and Saker falcons, in order to support their sustainability and preserve their breeds.

Locally caught falcons will continue to be accepted for two months. The auction nights are broadcast on television channels and social media platforms, allowing falconers and enthusiasts to follow the event.

The National Center for Falcons provides a range of integrated services for falcon catchers throughout the season. Center teams in various regions receive the falcon owners, and the center covers accommodation and transport to the auction site. Each falcon is presented in a fast-paced, live auction broadcast on TV and the center's social media accounts.