Riyadh: The renowned Spanish Cocero Falcons farm is taking part for the first time in the International Falcon Breeders Auction organized by the Saudi Falcons Club.

The farm is displaying 26 falcons at the event, which provides a platform to showcase breeding methods, exchange knowledge and share experiences. It also raises awareness about preserving falcons as a heritage and falconry as a traditional pastime.

With sales exceeding SR18 million ($4.8 million) over the past three years, the auction introduces new breeders and fosters collaboration among producers and investors.

The Spanish farm’s agent, Nasser Al-Ajmi, said the Saudi Falcons Club’s strong reputation, gained through its support for the falconry legacy and event organization, had encouraged many falconers and global farms to take part.

This year has already seen the sale of the world’s most expensive falcon — a gyrfalcon originally owned by the American Pacific Northwest Falcons farm — for SR1.75 million.

More than 35 farms from 16 countries are taking part in event, which is held in Malham, north of Riyadh, and runs until Aug. 24.

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RIYADH: Recent amendments to several labor law articles will create a more attractive work environment for employees and promote sustainable development, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development said.

The changes, which were approved by the Cabinet, aim to improve job stability, protect employment rights, develop human capital, promote training opportunities and create jobs, it said.

The amendments, which align with the goals of Vision 2030, were made after studying labor laws in other countries and examining global best practices. More than 1,300 people provided feedback on the proposed amendments, while private sector companies, government bodies, labor committees and human resources specialists shared their insights through workshops and meetings.

The revisions, which comprise changes to 38 articles, the removal of seven and the addition of two new ones, will support the development of regulations to bolster the market, production and service sectors, provide a suitable legislative environment and support small and medium-sized enterprises, the ministry said.

The amendments consider the interests of all parties involved in employment contracts and expand sections on leaves and contracts, the ministry said.

New definitions for “resignation” and “assignment” were added, along with an article outlining resignation procedures and modifying grievance procedures for workers. Penalties were introduced for engaging in worker recruitment activities without a license from the ministry.

Also, employers must now provide a training and qualification policy to enhance workers’ skills. Several amendments were also made to the section on maritime work.

More information about the changes, which will come into effect 180 days after their publication in the Official Gazette, is available on the ministry’s website.

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