{
  "id": 19088107,
  "title": "Two falcons sold for SAR 177,000 at National Falcons Auction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/two-falcons-sold-for-sar-177-000-at-national-falcons-auction",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T04:27:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/lifestyle/08p2fncv8"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two young Shaheen falcons were sold for a combined total of 177,000 riyals (SAR) during the 20th night of the 2026 National Falcons Auction. The auction, organized by the National Center for Falcons, took place from November 20 to November 30 and drew a large crowd of falconry enthusiasts. The first falcon, offered by Al-Hammad (Turaif), was sold for 85,000 riyals. The second falcon, also a young Shaheen from Al-Naqeera (Nairyah), was offered by Mishaal Mohammed Al-Azmi and Mohammed Saeed Al-Azmi. Bidding began at 50,000 riyals and the falcon was ultimately sold for 92,000 riyals. The National Center for Falcons provides various services to falcon owners during the hunting season, including assistance at the auction venue. Each falcon in the auction is presented in a competitive, fast-paced manner, broadcast live on television and social media.",
  "summary": "Two falcons fetched 177,000 riyals on the 20th night of the 2026 National Falcons Auction, drawing a large crowd of falconry enthusiasts.",
  "key_points": [
    "Two Shaheen falcons sold for SAR 177,000 at auction",
    "Falcons from Al-Hammad and Al-Naqeera were purchased",
    "Auction took place November 20-30, 2026"
  ],
  "editors_take": "High-value sales at the National Falcons Auction demonstrate the intense commercial demand and competitive spirit driving the traditional falconry culture among enthusiasts during the current hunting season.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}