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Saudi Falconry and Hunting Exhibition draws 765,000 visitors
The Saudi Falconry and Hunting Exhibition has ended after 10 days in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
It drew 765,000 visitors and included 1,450 exhibitors and brands from 47 countries, as well as 44 government bodies.
The event brought together falconry and hunting with cultural activities, outdoor experiences and displays.
Competitions included six days of falcon racing, with prizes totaling 723,000 riyals.
At an auction of Mongolian falcons, one bird sold for 1.4 million riyals, a record for that auction.
The National Center for Falcons says it will begin preparing for the 2027 exhibition, with a focus on improving the experience for visitors and exhibitors.
A local falcon auction continues until November 30, and the King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival is scheduled for November 17 to 30.
The 2026 Saudi Falconry and Hunting Exhibition concluded after welcoming 765,000 visitors over 10 days.
It was held at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in ملهم, north of Riyadh.
The exhibition included 1,450 exhibitors and brands from 47 countries, along with 44 government entities.
Its programme covered falconry, hunting, heritage, outdoor activities and cultural experiences.
A falcon sold for 1.4 million riyals at the Mongolian falcon auction, a record for that auction.
- Who
- The National Falconry Center organized the exhibition. It welcomed visitors, exhibitors and participants.
- What
- The 2026 Saudi Falconry and Hunting Exhibition concluded after receiving 765,000 visitors over 10 days.
- When
- The article was published on October 11, 2026. The exhibition’s exact opening date is not stated.
- Where
- Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in ملهم, north of Riyadh.
- Why
- Not stated.
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The 2026 Saudi Falconry and Hunting Exhibition received 765,000 visitors.
The National Falconry Center said it would begin preparations the following Sunday for the 2027 exhibition.
The center’s auction is set to receive locally caught falcons.
The King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival is scheduled to take place, with races and beauty contests.
- Visitors
- 765,000 over 10 days
- Exhibitors and brands
- 1,450 from 47 countries
- Government entities
- 44
- Exhibition area
- 200,000 square metres
- Record auction sale
- 1.4 million riyals for a young saker falcon
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