Riyadh, January 2, 2026, SPA — The King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2025 enters the decisive crowning stage on Friday <a href="https://<a href="https://saudi-journal.com/hexagon-data-center-propels-saudi-arabia-into-global-data-race-with-480-mw-capacity/”>saudi-journal.com/samtah-governorate-enriches-governorates-nights-with-heritage-and-cultural-performances-at-jazan-festival/”>with the King Abdulaziz Cup heats for each category in the Milwah Race.
International competitors will race in both the owners’ and professionals’ tracks, competing directly for the King Abdulaziz Cups across the different categories.This year’s festival brings together competitors from nine countries, led by falconers from Gulf Cooperation Council states, alongside participants from Italy, Ireland and Syria. The festival continues to strengthen its global presence after earning three Guinness World Records as the largest falconry festival by the number of participating falcons.
The 2025 festival, held in Riyadh with broad participation from local and international falconers, features 139 heats and offers 1,012 prizes with a total value exceeding SAR38 million.