{
  "id": 2835434,
  "title": "Bidders swoop in to make bids on prized falcons at Abu Dhabi's Adihex auction",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/bidders-swoop-in-to-make-bids-on-prized-falcons-at-abu-dhabis-adihex",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T17:45:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National Business",
    "slug": "the-national-business",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/08/23/bidders-swoop-in-to-make-bids-on-prized-falcons-at-abu-dhabis-adihex-auction/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Sunday evening, a high-stakes falcon auction took place at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, attracting bidders from across the region. The event was held prior to the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition, set to commence on August 28. The prized Pure Gyr falcon fetched Dh255,000, the highest bid of the night. The bird weighed over 2kg and originated from a UAE government farm. Bidders, like Salman Albalooshi of Bahrain, are deeply passionate about falconry, viewing it as a heritage vital to the Gulf region. Falcons are selected based on size, weight, and feather quality, with the auction featuring around 30-40 birds. The event, now including an online platform, aims to attract both local and international bidders, preserving this ancient Emirati tradition for future generations.",
  "summary": "Falcon merchants and breeders were bidding huge sums at an auction in Abu Dhabi on Sunday evening, with birds of prey being bought for hundreds of thousands of dirhams. Bids were being placed on dozens of falcons at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, before this year's Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition, which begins on August 28. The highest price was fetched by a…",
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    "High-stakes falcon auction held in Abu Dhabi",
    "Pure Gyr falcon sold for Dh255,000",
    "Online platform included for international bidders"
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "Bidders swoop in to make bids on prized falcons at Abu Dhabi's Adihex auction",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/bidders-swoop-in-to-make-bids-on-prized-falcons-at-abu-dhabis-adihex-2838237",
        "published": "2026-08-23T17:45:58.000Z"
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  "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."
}