Kuwait to Host Inaugural Emirates Falcons International Cup Showcasing Falconry Heritage and Sport

UAE Falcons Federation Selects Kuwait to Host Inaugural Emirates Falcons International Cup The UAE Falcons Federation has selected Kuwait to host the first edition of the Emirates Falcons International Cup from 4th to 7th December 2025. The announcement was made during the visit of the UAE Falcons Federation’s delegation to Kuwait, where they met with Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, Kuwait’s Minister of Information, Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs. The delegation was led by Rashid bin Markhan, Secretary General of the International Federation for Falconry Sports and Racing and the UAE Falcons Federation, accompanied by board member Abdulaziz Al Ali, and UAE Ambassador to Kuwait, Dr. Matar Hamed Al Neyadi. This international competition will showcase seven races for young falcons, including four main races, one special race, and a final Cup race featuring the top five falcons from each main race. Victorious participants will be awarded a total of AED500,000 in prizes. Launched in August 2025, the Emirates Falcons International Cup is designed to be an annual event held across various continents. Its core mission is to elevate falconry and related sports on the global sporting scene while maintaining the highest standards of the sport and reinforcing the UAE’s leading position in falconry. Furthermore, the initiative aims to promote and preserve falconry’s rich heritage through innovative strategies. Team V.4-EM-UAE