Monday, August 26, 2024 The 2024 International Falcon Breeders Auction (IFBA), hosted by the Saudi Falcons Club, successfully wrapped up its first session of the season, establishing a new standard in the realm of falconry. Throughout its 20-day run, the event garnered over 10 million riyals from the sales of 866 distinguished falcons to new owners. Participation included 56 top breeding farms from 19 countries, highlighting the event’s international prestige in the falconry community.
The Saudi Falcons Club’s spokesperson, Waleed Al-Taweel , said the IFBA marked its fourth year with a spectacular showcase of world-class birds. Hosted at the club’s Melham headquarters north of Riyadh, the event featured hundreds of premier falcons over 11 nights of intense bidding. Al-Taweel noted that beyond the main auction floor, participating breeders’ pavilions buzzed with activity, offering attendees additional opportunities to view and acquire exceptional birds throughout the event’s duration.
“This year’s selections were unparalleled,” noted Al-Taweel, acknowledging the noticeable rise in high-quality, unique, and award-winning falcons at the auction. This increase in quality meets the rising global demand among falconers. In a significant development, the Saudi Falcons Club has also announced major prizes for the falcons that will participate in the upcoming King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival on November 28, an event anticipated to draw leading falconers from within the.