{
  "id": 13508169,
  "title": "World's most expensive Mongolian falcon sells for record SR1.4 million at Saudi auction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/worlds-most-expensive-mongolian-falcon-sells-for-record-sr1-4-million",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T19:02:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/world/gulf/saudi/worlds-most-expensive-mongolian-falcon-sells-for-record-sr14-million-at-saudi-auction-1.500706030"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A record-breaking Mongolian falcon was sold at an auction in Saudi Arabia for SR1.4 million, setting a new world record. The sale occurred during the Saudi International Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026, which took place at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Centre in Malham. The falcon, known as a saker falcon, was part of a series of auctions that included three young birds, with the third fetching the highest bid. The exhibition, organized by the Saudi Falcons Club, showcased Mongolian falcons, which are prized for their size, long wingspan, and endurance. The event aimed to bring together falconry enthusiasts from around the world, reflecting the international appeal of this ancient tradition.",
  "summary": "Dubai: A Mongolian falcon has sold for a record SR1.4 million at an auction in Saudi Arabia, becoming the most expensive bird ever sold at the Mongolian falcon auction held as part of the Saudi International Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026. The record-breaking sale took place on Friday during the fifth evening of the auction, when three young saker falcons fetched a combined SR1.651 million.…",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Saudi Gazette",
        "title": "Customs at Saudi ports record 1,126 contraband seizures last week",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/customs-at-saudi-ports-record-1-126-contraband-seizures-last-week",
        "published": "2026-10-10T17:38:58.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}