48 falconers crowned with King Abdulaziz Cups as Mazayin contest concludes at King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2025RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, January 7, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Mazayin (falcon beauty) competition at the King Abdulaziz Falconry Festival 2025 concludes on Thursday. The Mazayin competition was staged over four days and featured several categories, including Shaheen Farkh (juvenile), Hurr Qarnas, locally bred Hurr Farkh, Mongolian Mujaham Hurr Farkh Qarnas, Mongolian Mughtar Hurr Farkh Qarnas, Hurr from Hurr Qarnas (local category), and Black/Dark Hurr. The final day will see competition in the Pure Gyr Farkh and Pure Gyr Qarnas categories for local participants. Meanwhile, competition continued in the Al-Malwah (lure racing) event, with 48 winners crowned with King Abdulaziz Cups as of Wednesday. In the International Professionals category, 224 falcons competed, with Emirati falconers winning eight cups and Bahraini falconers securing four.

Source: The Herald January 14, 2026 18:31 UTC