Falcon hunting in the Gulf
Lesson Brief
Al-Quds Al-Arabi
Falcon hunting is a rich and cherished tradition throughout the Middle East and a lucrative business in the Gulf states. Becoming a skilled falconer in the Gulf is a sign of status and respect, and many people spend considerable sums to acquire, raise, and care for their falcons. The attached video is an Al Arabiya report about the beginning of falcon hunting season in Saudi Arabia.
Suggested Set: Falcon v. Drone