Two falcons fetch SAR 382,000 at National Falcons Auction

Two young shaheen falcons were sold for a total of SAR 382,000 on the 15th 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 the Al-Aqra (Arar) region, brought in by Manaour Ouda Al-Juhani and his brothers. Bidding started at SAR 60,000 and the bird was ultimately sold for SAR 216,000. The night concluded with the second young shaheen falcon, from Safaniya, brought by Omar Naif Al-Azmi. Bidding also began at SAR 60,000, and the falcon was sold for SAR 166,000.

The auction is limited to young, migratory shaheen falcons caught within the Kingdom. It does not include adult shaheen or saker falcons, in support of their sustainability and to preserve their breeds.

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

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