King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival enters crowning stage with King Abdulaziz Cup heats

SPA

Riyadh, January 2, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2025 enters its decisive crowning stage on Friday with the King Abdulaziz Cup heats for each category in the Milwah Race.

International competitors will race across both the owners’ and professionals’ tracks, competing for the King Abdulaziz Cups across the different categories.

This year’s festival brings together competitors from nine countries, led by falconers from Gulf Cooperation Council states, alongside participants from Italy, Ireland and Syria.

The festival has strengthened its global presence after earning three Guinness World Records as the largest falconry festival by the number of participating falcons.

The 2025 festival, held in Riyadh with broad participation from local and international falconers, features 139 heats and offers 1,012 prizes with a total value exceeding SAR38 million.