Emirati falconer Hamad Al Falasi competes in international races at King Abdulaziz Falcon Festival's Al-Mallouah 400 meters, using 22 falcons in the competition records. Al Falasi indicated that this participation is his first in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, after many participations during which he won cups at the level of the Arab Gulf. He said "Our birds participated in Al-Mallouah competitions in Abu Dhabi, and got a number of cups which were in the name of the head of state, and today we are here to participate in a new challenge and a new Gulf championship," He added that "Organizing King Abdulaziz Falcon Festival is one of the best international organizations, and I can almost certainly say that it is the best according to my experience in competing in international falcon contests." Emirati falconers took the first places in the international heats in the at King Abdulaziz Falcon Festival in its second edition.