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AED 1.5 Million Falcon Sale Reveals the Economics of Prestige Auctions

Abu Dhabi’s Growing Falcon Auction Market A rare white falcon set the top price at this year’s Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition, and the sale opens a wider question about what gives an animal a multimillion dirham value. The Qarmousha Pure Ultra White falcon sold for AED 1.5 million, close to USD 408,000, […] Follow on Twitter @DubaiChronicle

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Gauff launches bid for second US Open title with win over Sonmez

Coco Gauff began her bid for a second US Open title with a nerveless win over Zeynep Sonmez. The American fourth seed, champion in 2023, was tested in the second set by Turkish outsider Sonmez but…

  • Coco Gauff wins 6-3, 6-4 against Zeynep Sonmez
  • Gauff advances to next round of US Open
  • Second seed Elena Rybakina also advances

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