Falcon Breeders Compete on Day 8th of King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2024

The Elite Locals competition, alongside the Local Production round, took place on the eighth day of the King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2024.
 Organized by the Saudi Falcons Club at its headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh, the festival runs until December 19, offering prizes exceeding SAR 36 million, the largest in the festival's history.
 A total of 172 Elite Local falcons competed in six rounds held on Tuesday. Additionally, 79 falcons competed in the Local Production round.
 The King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival is considered the largest gathering of falcons in the world, having earned a Guinness World Record title three times for the number of participating falcons.
 The festival brings together elite local and international falconers, aiming to promote the cultural heritage associated with falconry, revive competition in this traditional hobby, and ensure its sustainability for future generations.