Libya: three-year hunting ban for wild animals and birds in Sirte
The decision covers the city and surrounding areas, including coastal and inland areas and reserves
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Dubai Racing Carnival opens at Meydan with 16 race nights and Saudi participation on opening night
Al Monif fields two horses on the opening night of the 16-meeting season.
Naameh night-hunting operation: offenders arrested, vehicles impounded and weapons and equipment seized
An ISF Investigations operation with field and intelligence cooperation from APU–CABS, following a documented complaint by sustainable hunters.
Sayd Arab Radar: 23 Enforcement Operations and More Than 2,700 Birds Freed
October 2026 roundup: 57 people apprehended or detained, 399 reported game animals seized, and thousands of metres of illegal hunting nets removed.
From Dubai to a $2 million race… Bin Harmash takes inspiration from Japan
Dark Saffron prepares for the Breeders’ Cup Sprint at Keeneland on 31 October.
Hunting Tourism in Egypt, Iraq and Jordan
Local services, the cost of organising a trip and falconry in Burqu: three different ways of examining how hunting tourism can contribute to development.
When You Humiliate Your Quarry… You Humiliate Yourself!
Respect for quarry is the true test of a hunter’s ethics
Wanaameen wins Prince Mohammed bin Saud Al Kabeer Cup prep by 15 lengths
The Saudi-bred horse dominates the 2,000-metre finale as Camilio Ospina completes a treble at King Abdulaziz Racecourse.
Hunting Tourism in the Maghreb
From European travel agencies to lodges, guides and local teams: how do hunting trips generate services and income in Morocco and Tunisia, and what does Algeria need to broaden its appeal as a hunting-tourism destination?
Arabian Saluki Center marks 25 years of preserving the falconer’s companion
Founded in Abu Dhabi in 2001, the center combines Saluki care and training with the preservation of native Arabian bloodlines.
Hunting Tourism in the Arab Gulf Countries
Camps in northern Saudi Arabia, falcons and Saluki hounds in Al Dhafra, hunting linked to a resort in Al Ain, and game from Qatari farms. Behind these trips are accommodation, guiding, transport and breeding services, while the knowledge and crafts of desert communities become part of a tourism offering with its own visitors and bookings.
After the Bekaa: 24,750 square metres of illegal hunting nets removed in northern Lebanon in four hours
Net removals in northern Bekaa and northern Lebanon have reached a combined 63,030 square metres.
Arabian Saluki Championship starts in November with three distances and five season titles
The Emirates Falconers’ Club and Abu Dhabi’s Arabian Saluki Centre will hold the inaugural season in Al Ain and Al Dhafra from November 2026 to April 2027.
Tempted delivers Godolphin’s first Everest victory as attention turns to her next start
The Australian filly reverses the 2025 result against Ka Ying Rising, with Flemington and Randwick among the options being considered.
Birds in Bags… From an Akkar Sparrowhawk to Forged Trafficking Papers
A sparrowhawk concealed in Lebanon, two chicks that exposed a case in Spain, and goldfinches intercepted before crossing the Mediterranean. Separate incidents raise fresh questions about protecting birds, as a forgery case moves through the courts and Tunisia hosts a meeting to tackle illegal trade.
Riyadh hears the horses again… the racing season begins
King Abdulaziz Racecourse welcomes the 2026–2027 season with SAR 236.3 million in total prize money and two new racing series.
Macho hunting… when some look for their manhood among bird carcasses!
A professional hunter is known for his experience, conduct and respect for nature. He knows his worth well and does not need to display bird carcasses to convince others of his skill.
Sparrowhawk Hidden in a Backpack: Two Detained in Akkar Raptor-Poaching Operation
Field monitoring by CABS with MECSHAP and Lebanese security forces led to weapon seizures and documentation of gunfire directed at four honey buzzards.
European warning: 11–36 million birds illegally killed or captured annually in the Mediterranean
European conservation organisations recall the 11–36 million annual estimate and call for effective measures on Mediterranean flyways.
Alexandra of CABS: our fight is against illegal hunting
From watching migration routes to documenting offences, CABS volunteer Alexandra discusses her field experience in Lebanon and Europe, and the patience, risks and cooperation involved in protecting birds. In this interview, she explains why she distinguishes responsible hunters from people who break the law.
Al-Melwah closes with 60 winners and a wider field
Twelve heats and SAR 723,000 in prizes in Malham; Al-Mansouri and Al-Qahtani lead the final day's races.
Where Do Birds Rest?
Major migration refuges in the Mashreq and Arabian Peninsula
Northern Bekaa: bird-net removals reach 38,280 m²
The Bekaa Investigation Detachment and APU–CABS remove illegal bird-trapping nets in northern Bekaa, bringing the campaign’s overall total to 38,280 square metres.
When the coast changes… where do birds rest?
The Lebanon–Cyprus–Egypt triangle: estuaries, salt pans, lakes and harbours in the protection of bird habitats.
Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition 2026: Al-Melwah, Auctions and Artificial Intelligence
Al-Melwah races, Mongolian falcon auctions and monitoring and protection technologies join hunting and shooting equipment and maritime heritage in Malham, north of Riyadh.
International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition Opens Its Doors Until 10 October
Ten days bring together falconry, hunting, travel and adventure, allowing visitors to discover a living heritage passed down through generations.
When Autumn Becomes a Season for Hunting Images
From the rifle to the lens: how journalism can help protect migratory birds and change the culture of displaying kills.
Sayd Arab Radar | September 2026: Hunting and Fishing Violations, Bird Rescues and Trafficking Cases
Sayd Arab Radar for September 2026: 50 people reported in the listed cases, 294 trapped wild animals seized, thousands of birds rescued, and illegal weapons and nets confiscated.
The Silence Horses Speak
A literary essay on people who ride not to arrive but to remain: dawn rituals, heat as teacher, and presence in the saddle. From Sayd’s Equestrian section.
From the Atlas Foothills to the Red Sea Coast… The Arab Hunting Season Enters Autumn 2026
Nine Arab hunting maps for autumn 2026: Morocco and Tunisia open 4 October; Saudi season since 1 September; Jordan by bags; Lebanon still closed; Libya protection order.
Turtle Doves Cross Hunting Borders: One European Flyway Recovers, Another Remains Under Pressure
Hunting has fallen by about 90% on both managed European flyways, but Turtle Dove populations are rising in the west while the central and eastern route remains under pressure. What does this mean for countries along their migration routes?
From Sicily to Lebanon: The Battle to Save Migratory Birds from Illegal Hunting
From Sicily to Lebanon, Cyprus and Libya, courts, field teams and cooperation with the authorities form different fronts in protecting migratory birds from illegal hunting.
