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Zawya
5 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi Falcons Club transforms Riyadh into Global Falconry Hub
Riyadh, The International Falcon Breeders Auction has become the premier annual gathering in the falconry world, drawing breeders and falconers from across Saudi Arabia and around the globe. This flagship event underscores Saudi Arabia's unwavering dedication to preserving its rich cultural heritage while driving growth in an industry that generates substantial investments annually. The Saudi Falcons Club has strategically positioned this auction to showcase the world's finest falcon bloodlines, cementing Saudi Arabia's status as the global capital of falconry excellence. The event has evolved into the industry's most trusted international marketplace, bringing together falconers and breeding operations worldwide while maintaining world-class standards. The event combines comprehensive exhibition spaces for participating farms with high-energy live bidding sessions that create intense competition among international buyers. Comprehensive broadcast coverage across television and digital platforms delivers a state-of-the-art experience that embraces technological innovation while reaching global audiences. This remarkable success story has positioned the auction as the world's largest official marketplace for captive-bred falcons, serving as both an economic driver and the ultimate platform for falconry enthusiasts worldwide. Record-breaking success The 2024 auction, conducted over 20 days at the club's Malham headquarters, generating sales of over 10 million riyals from 872 falcons sold, with 56 premier breeding operations participating from 19 countries. The event's highlight was the record-breaking sale of an Ultra White Gyr Falcon chick from Pacific Northwest Falcons in the United States, which commanded 400,000 riyals. The 2023 auction delivered extraordinary growth of over 218% compared to the previous year, with 642 falcons sold for total revenues exceeding 8 million riyals. The event drew 39 breeding operations from 16 countries, including prominent participation from the United States, Germany, Spain, Britain, and Austria, alongside domestic farms. The first two years combined produced sales surpassing 10 million riyals from over 800 falcons, clearly demonstrating the auction's rapid expansion and cementing its position as the world's premier specialized falcon marketplace and fastest-growing investment opportunity in the sector. Broader economic impact The auction demonstrates the Saudi Falcons Club's commitment to advancing falcon breeding excellence while establishing falconry culture within a professional, development-focused framework. This transformation has created a unique cultural and civilizational showcase that embodies Saudi Arabia's identity and rich history, while attracting elite falconers and investors from across the international community. Through this comprehensive approach, the club is fundamentally reshaping the global falconry landscape with an innovative Saudi vision that masterfully balances traditional heritage with modern advancement, propelling falconry culture toward unprecedented economic and cultural opportunities.
Otago Daily Times
23-07-2025
- Health
- Otago Daily Times
Former Christchurch surgeon accused of 'sexist' and 'unprofessional' behaviour
Greg Malham was a renowned neurosurgeon in Melbourne. Photo: ABC News Four Corners A high-profile surgeon who grew up in Christchurch has resigned from a private hospital in Australia after an ABC News investigation into his behaviour at work. Greg Malham was a renowned neurosurgeon at Melbourne's largest private hospital, Epworth. Malham's website states he began his training 'in his hometown of Christchurch, New Zealand in 1982' before graduating in 1989 from the University of Otago. The ABC News Four Corners investigation looked into his behaviour at work. In the ABC News report, multiple stories of alleged sexist and unprofessional behaviour by Malham were found. They included 'uncomfortable nurses, crying radiographers, patients who thought he was egotistical and lacked care and compassion, and a devastated, grieving family of a young nurse who left a suicide note blaming Malham for her decision to end her life'. He was also seen in a viral video tearing down Kooyong independent Monique Ryan's election sign and saying "always gotta bury the body". In Melbourne's The Age, Epworth chief executive Andrew Stripp said the hospital was "deeply concerned by the unacceptable behaviour displayed by the surgeon" and he personally found the content of the video "abhorrent". Within weeks, Malham resigned from the hospital. Malham did not respond to questions from the Four Corners investigation, but in a preliminary call he said the corflute video was intended as a joke among a small group of friends and that his fondness for mobster movies had been misinterpreted. Malham pointed to his long and successful career at Epworth. Despite the scandal following the corflute video and his departure from Epworth, Malham was operating at Melbourne's Warringal Private Hospital. ABC News reported Warringal's code of conduct says it has zero tolerance for inappropriate behaviour. Warringal's owner, Ramsay Health Care, said in a statement to Four Corners that Malham has "temporary credentialling" and his application for full credentialling was "currently progressing". It said all practitioners seeking to work there must agree to uphold its code of conduct and values.
Arab News
15-07-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Riyadh to host global falcon auction in August
RIYADH: The Saudi Falcons Club has announced that preparations are underway for this year's International Falcon Breeders Auction from Aug. 5 to 25 at the club's headquarters in Malham, north of Riyadh. The auction has become a key event for falconers worldwide, attracting sellers and buyers of elite local and international breeding stock, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Last year's auction featured 56 production farms — 13 from Saudi Arabia and 43 international — with 866 falcons sold to buyers from 19 countries. Total sales topped SR10.6 million ($2.8 million), and more than 18,000 visits were recorded during the three-week event, the SPA added. The 2024 auction included the highest-priced locally bred falcon, sold for SR210,000 by Al-Aradi Production and Protection Center, and the most expensive international falcon, sold for SR400,000 by Pacific Northwest Falcons, US. Recognized as one of the world's largest specialized falcon auctions, the Malham event has created investment opportunities in the sector, according to the SPA. The auction has also helped local farms adopt international best practices and contributed to Saudi Arabia's emergence as a global falconry hub.
Arab News
04-07-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Falcon breeders auction to be launched in August
RIYADH: The Saudi Falcons Club has announced its schedule for the current year, featuring six major events spanning a total of 122 days in Malham, north of Riyadh, and other venues across the Kingdom. The event is designed to engage a broad audience interested in falconry, hunting and related cultural traditions. The season will start with the International Falcon Breeders Auction, running from Aug. 5-25, showcasing top local and international falcon farms. The Saudi Falcons Club Auction will run from Oct. 1 to Nov. 30, serving as a key platform for presenting top local falcons and providing a reliable economic avenue for falconers. The International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition, the largest of its kind in the region, will take place from Oct. 2-11. It will feature exhibitors from both within and outside the Kingdom, showcasing the latest equipment and supplies for falconry, hunting, travel, weapons and outdoor adventures.
