The National Center for Falcons is gearing up to host the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026 at the Riyadh Exhibition and Convention Center in Mulham, north of the capital, from October 1 to 10, with a focus on enhancing the visitor experience, upgrading content and services, and broadening partnerships to sustain the event's growth.
The exhibition's journey reflects a steady rise in attendance since its debut, when 120,000 visitors attended in 2018. Numbers climbed to 350,000 in 2019, reached half a million in 2021, exceeded 512,000 in 2022, surpassed 550,000 in 2023, topped 649,000 in 2024, and crossed 700,000 over ten days in 2025, according to figures reported by the organizer.
Commercial and international participation has expanded in parallel, with the 2024 edition drawing around 1,210 exhibitors and brands across 26 specialized fields, while the 2025 edition exceeded 1,400 exhibitors and brands from 47 countries spanning more than 28 specialized fields. This growth has accompanied the event's transformation from a niche falconry and hunting gathering into a broader destination that encompasses heritage, knowledge, travel, adventure, entertainment, and business under a "destination for all" umbrella.
For the 2026 edition, new experiences and zones are being introduced, including a hiking area that simulates mountain environments and exploration, a sea fishing zone, and a dedicated area for camel and camel-auction activities, all part of efforts to diversify what visitors can engage with. The exhibition continues to bring together falconers, exhibitors, companies, and enthusiasts from inside and outside the Kingdom, offering content that combines falcons, hunting, cultural heritage, and modern experiences, thereby strengthening the Kingdom's presence in this field and expanding knowledge and commercial exchange.