A young girl’s love for falcons led to an extraordinary gift from her uncle, who bought her a rare white falcon for around 1.5 million Dirhams (approximately Rs 3.85 crore) at an auction event in Abu Dhabi.
According to The Siasat Daily, Shaikha Al Mansoori attended the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026 with her uncle.
The event brings together falconry enthusiasts and breeders, and also hosts a high-value falcon auction.
An Ultra White Pure Gyr Garmousha falcon chick was sold for 1.5 million Dirham, equivalent to around Rs 3.85 crore.
The record bid has made it the most expensive falcon sold at the current edition of the exhibition.
A young girl’s love for falcons led to an extraordinary gift from her uncle, who bought her a rare white falcon for around 1.5 million Dirhams (approximately Rs 3.85 crore) at an auction event in Abu Dhabi.
According to The Siasat Daily, Shaikha Al Mansoori attended the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026 with her uncle. The event brings together falconry enthusiasts and breeders, and also hosts a high-value falcon auction.
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In the video shared online, Shaikha was seen speaking about her experience at the exhibition and her interest in birds. When asked who taught her about falcons and birds, she simply replied, “My uncle.”
The heartwarming moment surfaced against the backdrop of a record-breaking sale at the fifth round of falcon auctions held during ADIHEX 2026, The Siasat Daily reported. An Ultra White Pure Gyr Garmousha falcon chick was sold for 1.5 million Dirham, equivalent to around Rs 3.85 crore.
The exceptionally rare bird was owned by Mark Moglich Falcon Farm in the United States and drew intense interest for its striking pure-white plumage and distinctive physical features.
The falcon weighs around 1kg and measures approximately 16.5 inches in both length and width, adding to its appeal among enthusiasts and collectors.
The record bid has made it the most expensive falcon sold at the current edition of the exhibition. This year’s ADIHEX features 55 leading local and international falcon breeding and care farms.
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