His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Al Qassim region, sponsored the closing ceremony of the Qasim Falconry Festival in Al Asiyah province today in the presence of Qasim Deputy Minister Dr. Qassim. Abdul Rahman al-Wazzan and Governor of Al-Asiyah Abdulaziz Al-Khaditi, falconry is one of the activities of falconry within and outside the region, pointing out to His Highness that the Qassim Falconry Festival in Al-Asiyah Province has become symbolic for this province, as she has distinguished herself by hosting this festival in recent years, praising His Highness for participating in a festival that brings lovers of this sport together in one place.
He said: “We are all looking forward to the development of the festival in the coming years to meet the aspirations of falconers throughout the region and its guests, noting His Highness that this sport, like other sports, is supported in our homeland. and the care of the sanctuary of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz and His Highness the Crown Prince – may God preserve them.
His Highness congratulated the winners of the festival competition, expressing gratitude and appreciation to all the leaders of the festival from the organizing committees, government bodies and sponsors of the festival for their efforts and their role in the success of all its events and programs. .
His Highness the Emir Al-Qassim witnessed the speech ceremony prepared for the occasion, during which the Governor of Al-Asiya, Abdulaziz Al-Khaditi, expressed gratitude and appreciation to His Highness the Emir Al-Qassim for his continued support. and interest in the Al-Qasim falconry festival in Al-Asiyah province, showing the great support for this ancient sport in the region.
His Highness also witnessed the performance of Haddad by the falcons participating in the festival, and at the end of the ceremony, His Highness honored the sponsors of the festival and the winners of the falconry contest that was held during festival events.