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Two Falcons Sell for SAR304,000 on 11th Night of Saudi Auction | 📷SPA October 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Two falcons sold for a combined SAR304,000 on the 11th night of the National Center for Falcons Auction 2026, which continues until November 30. The auction accepts only juvenile migratory peregrine falcons captured in Saudi Arabia. Adult peregrines and saker falcons are excluded as part of efforts to preserve their populations. The center receives locally captured

Falcon Auction Sales Reach SAR1.068 Million After Sixth Session RIYADH, October 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Total sales at the 2026 National Center for Falcons Auction reached SAR1.068 million following its sixth session, during which a young peregrine falcon sold for SAR121,000. The auction runs through November 30, with the center continuing to receive locally trapped falcons throughout the two-month season. Bidding is broadcast live on television and digital media pl

Young Peregrine Falcon Sells for SAR221,000 at National Center for Falcons Auction 2026 | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 20 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A young peregrine falcon sold for SAR221,000 on Monday evening during the fifth night of the National Center for Falcons Auction 2026. Bidding opened at SAR60,000 before reaching the final sale price. The auction runs through November 30, with proceedings broadcast on television and social media for falconers and other enthusiasts.

Mashbak and Halqum Reflect Jazan’s Sweet-Making Traditions | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Interwoven strands of fried dough and soft, colourful confectionery distinguish Mashbak and Halqum, two traditional sweets associated with Jazan Region’s culinary heritage. Mashbak is typically prepared from a dough mixture shaped into interlaced strands and fried until golden. Its form contrasts with Halqum’s soft, elastic, gelatinous texture. Halqum comes in

International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026: Two Mongolian Falcons Sell for SAR800,000 | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Two Mongolian falcons sold for a combined SAR800,000 as the National Center for Falcons’ Mongolian falcon auction concluded on Saturday, coinciding with the closing of the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026. For the second consecutive year, the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 i

International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 Draws More Than 764,000 Visitors | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 11 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - The International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 drew more than 764,000 visitors over 10 days in Malham, north of Riyadh, the National Center for Falcons said following the conclusion of the event. More than 1,446 exhibitors and brands from 47 countries took part, alongside 44 government entities. The program brought to

Mongolian Falcon Fetches SAR600,000 at International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition Auction | 📷SPA RIYADH, October 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - A Mongolian falcon sold for SAR600,000 at the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition, the highest price paid for a single falcon at this year’s event so far, SPA reported. Sales of three Mongolian falcons totalled SAR1,190,000 in the fourth auction session. Bidding for the top-selling falcon opened at SAR100,000

Saudi Falcons Exhibition Expands 2026 Visitor Experiences With Hiking, Marine Fishing and 12 Melwah Races | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 has expanded its visitor experiences this year with hiking, marine fishing, heritage activities and 12 Melwah races, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The exhibition has broadened its nature, adventure and outdoor offerings, including a marine fishing experience

Melwah Racing Elite and Professional Rounds Continue at Saudi Falcons Exhibition | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 6 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Elite and professional rounds of the Melwah Racing continued on Monday as part of the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham. The event is organized by the National Center for Falcons. In the opening round for the three-quarter Gyr chick category, falcon “707” took first

Melwah Racing Opens at International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 With SAR723,000 in Prizes | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 4 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Melwah Racing opened on Sunday as part of the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 in Malham, north of Riyadh, with 12 rounds scheduled through October 9 and total prizes of SAR723,000, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Organized by the National Center for Falcons, the competition covers six falcon chic

International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 Opens in Riyadh | 📷SPA RIYADH, Oct 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 opened on Thursday at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Malham, north of the capital, bringing together 254 exhibitors and brands from 20 countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Organized by the National Center for Falcons, the exhibition runs through October 10 and features ac

AlUla wins gold for nature-focused tourism at 2026 ICRT Awards | 📷SPA ALULA, September 27, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — AlUla has won gold in the Nature Positive category at the 2026 International Centre for Responsible Tourism Awards for its approach to protecting natural ecosystems while developing tourism. More than half of AlUla’s approximately 22,561 square kilometres has been designated as nature reserves. Conservation work has included planting over 500,000 nat

Historic Irqah Village Highlights Najdi Heritage in Riyadh RIYADH, August 24 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Irqah village, one of the oldest villages in the Riyadh Region, is drawing visitors to a heritage setting shaped by more than a thousand years of history. The village was once an agricultural center, with mud-brick houses, historic mosques, farms and water sources forming part of its architectural and social identity. At the center of the historic village, Bayt Isa offe

Arees Well Preserves Story of Prophet Muhammad’s Lost Ring in Madinah MADINAH, July 25 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — The Arees Well in Quba, widely known as the Well of the Ring, is linked to the loss of a silver ring once used by the Prophet Muhammad to seal official letters, according to historical sources. The ring carried the inscription “Muhammad, the Messenger of Allah.” Following the Prophet’s death, it was entrusted successively to the caliphs Abu Bakr, Umar and Uthm

More Than 18,000 Poinciana Trees Enhance Najran Urban Landscape NAJRAN, June 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — More than 18,000 poinciana trees are contributing to the urban and environmental landscape of Najran, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The trees, known for their red flowers and dense green foliage, line streets, parks and public gardens across the region. They have contributed to improving the urban scene, supporting quality of life and attracting visitors to public

RIYADH, April 27 — The Saudi Falcons Club has announced its 2026 calendar of major events, featuring around 120 days of activities aimed at promoting national heritage and strengthening the Kingdom’s position as a global hub for falconry. The calendar opens with the International Falcon Breeders Auction from Aug. 5 to 25, with participation from leading local and international breeders and falcon farms. It will be followed by the Saudi Falcons Club Auction for locally capture

SPA JEDDAH, April 11, 2026, Saudi Arabia Breaking News - As late winter gives way to early spring, the desert of the Northern Borders Region is being covered with blooming anemones, known in Arabic as Shaqaiq Al-Numan, in a seasonal scene that highlights the beauty of the desert and its botanical diversity following the rainy season. The Saudi Press Agency observed anemones spreading across several wilderness areas, covering wide stretches of land in bright red and creating s

SPA RIYADH, April 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Taif’s rose farms are seeing stronger production this harvest season, helped by favorable weather conditions that have improved crop quality and increased output, according to farmers and tourism operatos. Taif Governorate has more than 910 rose farms and about 1.14mn rose shrubs, producing around 550 mn roses a year during a harvest season that lasts about 45 days. The farms are concentrated in the highland areas of Al

SPA ALULA, March 27, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Hegra in AlUla, Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage site, is home to rock-cut Nabataean tombs dating back to the first century A.D. and now also highlights the story of Hina bint Wahb, whose face has been reconstructed using modern techniques. According to the Royal Commission for AlUla, the archaeological site contains around 141 rock-cut tombs, 93 of them with carved façades decorated with geometric motifs and

SPA Makkah, March 14 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Hijr Ismail, located on the northern side of the Holy Kaaba inside the Grand Mosque, remains one of the most prominent architectural landmarks associated with the Kaaba and its historical development through the centuries. Historical accounts indicate that the area originally formed part of the Kaaba when Prophet Ibrahim and his son Ismail raised its foundations, before Quraysh excluded it from the structure during the recon