The Saudi Falcons Club auction 2025 concluded with sales of 6.4 million riyals
The Saudi Falcons Club Auction 2025 officially concluded with remarkable success and record-breaking sales figures, reflecting the prestige of this venerable heritage sport. The auction ran for two full months, from October 1st to November 30th, coinciding with the annual falcon release season, and concluded with total sales exceeding 6.4 million Saudi Riyals.
Heritage depth and cultural dimensions
This auction comes as part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's commitment to reviving the falconry tradition, an integral part of the cultural identity of the Arabian Peninsula. These events have gained particular significance following the inscription of falconry on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, with the Kingdom leading international efforts to preserve this heritage. The Saudi Falcons Club's role extends beyond simply organizing auctions; it serves as a cultural and social platform that brings together falconers from across the Kingdom, strengthening social bonds and ensuring the transmission of this inherited knowledge and expertise to future generations, in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to bolster the culture and heritage sector.
Numbers and fierce competition
The 26 nights of the auction witnessed fierce competition among elite falconry enthusiasts, with 40 falcons of rare characteristics being sold. The proceeds benefited 119 falconers who came from 35 different capture locations across the Kingdom. The most sought-after falcon was a young peregrine falcon captured in the Al-Hasahis region of Jazan, fetching the highest price at the auction at 361,000 riyals, a testament to the quality of locally captured falcons. A peregrine falcon captured in the Northern Borders region (Umm Khansar) came in second at 360,000 riyals, followed by a peregrine falcon captured in Sharurah at 351,000 riyals, reflecting the rich geographical diversity of falcon habitats in the Kingdom.
Sustainability and economic regulation
In balancing the hobby with environmental protection, Waleed Al-Tawil, the official spokesperson for the Saudi Falcons Club, explained that the club adheres to strict sustainability standards. The auction was limited to young migratory peregrine falcons, prohibiting the sale of adult peregrine falcons and saker falcons to protect endangered species and foster environmental awareness among falconers. Al-Tawil noted that extending the auction period by two additional weeks this year aimed to give falconers a greater opportunity to benefit financially, transforming the auction into a significant investment that supports local communities and stimulates economic activity in this vital sector.
It is worth mentioning that the club provided an integrated system of logistical services for the participants, including transportation, accommodation, and legal documentation of sales and purchase transactions, in addition to extensive media coverage that conveyed the details of the auction to the world, confirming the Kingdom’s leadership in organizing major heritage events.
