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Rare ‘Pure-White’ Falcon Sells for AED 1 Mn at Abu Dhabi Hunting Exhibition
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Abu Dhabi, Adihex, AED 1 Million, Arctic coasts, bird, breeders, camel whisperers, captive-bred birds, Emirates Falconers’ Club, Emirati culture, Eurosiberian region, Falco rusticolus, falconry auction, Gyr American ultra-white falcon, Gyrfalcon, Hunting Exhibition, largest falcon species, merchants, northern North America, outlandish wealth, plumage, Pure-White Falcon, Rare, swordsmanship, tundra, UAEIn a place where outlandish wealth is not uncommon, the sale of a rare “Pure-White” falcon for AED 1 million at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (Adihex) after 19 years made headlines. The ultra-white falcon, a Pure Gyr American breed, was sold at the annual falconry auction held as part of the
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National Bird of Qatar | Symbols of Qatar
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Falcons are a significant part of Qatari culture and tradition, and they hold the title of the Official National Bird. In Qatar, these birds are considered the most powerful, majestic, and largest of all bird species, and they have a significant cultural and traditional significance in many Middle Eastern countries, particularly in falconry. Falcons in
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The art of falconry and what we know about Qatar’s national bird/فن صيد الصقور وما نعرفه عن طائر قطر الوطني
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Al Gannas Association, Al Gannas Refresher Championship, Doha, Falconry, Gulf countries, hawk and falcon markets, heritage, Hudad Al Saluki Championship, Katara Cultural Village Foundation, Katara International Hunting and Falcons Festival, List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Mohammed Al-Hajri, Qatar, Qatar International Veterinary Falcon Conference, Saker falcons, shaheen falcons, Souq Waqif Falcon Hospital, tradition, UNESCOFalconry has deep roots in Qatar and across the Gulf countries. The ancient tradition is gaining renewed interest, especially among the youth, who are keen on preserving their ancestor’s heritage. Falcons were used by the Bedouin tribes to hunt migratory birds for food, and the training process between the bird and falconer created a unique
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Falconry – Qatar’s National Sport and Cultural Touchstone
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Al-Thani family, Bedouins, cultural identity., culture, diversification, Endangered species, Falcon Hospital, Falconry, history, Houbara bustard, international falconry competitions, investments, Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition, Middle East, Modernization, Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, Souq Waqif, state-of-the-art, status symbol, World CupLong before Qatar became famous for hosting the World Cup, falconry was the country’s national sport. The Souq Waqif, an ancient marketplace in Doha, embodies Qatar’s rich cultural heritage. The souq is a labyrinth of narrow streets connected to a spacious main square, serving as a trading post for Bedouins arriving on camels and travelers
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