Abu Dhabi – April 20, 2022

The audience of Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition, of various nationalities and age groups, particularly tens of thousands of falconers in the region, are attracted annually to visit and see the latest products and equipment that are up to date with the developments of the falconry world, where heritage blends with technology, which is harnessed to serve falconers.

A large number of falcons’ breeders and specialists in breeding, training and caring as well as manufacturers and innovators of falconry tools and supplies are keen on attending this event which has become a unique destination for falconers from all over the world, and a forum to consult and exchange experiences on falconry and sustainable hunting.

Attracted by folkloric falconry shows, platforms specialized for captive-bred falcons, and exciting heritage competitions, ADIHEX's audience, including individuals and families, is used to attend its events annually.

The next 19th edition of the exhibition "ADIHEX 2022" will be organized by Emirates Falconers' Club from the upcoming September 26th to October 2nd, and sponsored by the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi, International Fund for Houbara Conservation and Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre where the event is being held.

His Excellency Majid Ali Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee of ADIHEX and Secretary General of the Emirates Falconers' Club emphasized that ADIHEX promotes and maintains the global leadership of UAE in the sport of falconry and helps it pass through generations. It further enhances the efforts exerted to preserve falconry as human heritage in addition to its obvious keenness on maintaining the natural balance and preserving species through promoting sustainable hunting.

His Excellency said that the unlimited support to ADIHEX and the great efforts provided by HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the UAE, and HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, to preserve the heritage, are the key factor for achieving regional and international success for this event. Thanks to the ongoing guidance of the event's patron, HH Sheikh Hamadan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafrah Region and Chairman of Emirates Falconers' Club, the event manages to garner the world's attention to the UAE capital, with the aim of promoting sustainable hunting and preserving heritage.