A father paid 1.5 million dirhams, about $408,000, for a rare white falcon to fulfill his daughter’s special wish during a bird auction.
The girl accompanied her father throughout the auction and was later seen holding the majestic bird in her hands. The moment drew attention from attendees and media at the exclusive event, highlighting the strong cultural fascination with falconry in the region.
The purchase also underscored the extraordinary prices that rare falcons can command at specialized auctions, where distinctive birds are highly valued by collectors and falconry enthusiasts.
