The Saudi Falcons Club is the official national institution responsible for protecting and developing the cultural and historical heritage of falconry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and establishing it as an integral part of the Kingdom's identity and living heritage.
The club was established by Royal Order No. A/298 dated 26 October 2017 under the patronage of HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz and chaired by HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef, Minister of Interior, as the enabling umbrella for falconers within the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
Key Milestones and Strategic Activity
Major events:
- King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival: the world's largest falconry event, which has set Guinness World Records.
- Saudi International Falcons and Hunting Exhibition: a platform bringing falconers, hunting weapons companies and trip suppliers together from around the world.
- International Falcon Breeders Auction: a gathering of the world's best breeding farms to facilitate the exchange and acquisition of distinguished falcon bloodlines.
- National races and championships: organizing the Al Melwah race and the Saudi Falcons Club Cup to promote fair competition.
Digital services and sustainability:
- The Hadad digital portal: overseen by the club to register falcons, issue ownership certificates and manage their medical and regulatory records across the Kingdom.
- Environmental protection and awareness: promoting sustainable hunting and protecting rare falcon species in cooperation with international organizations.
