One of the most valued and loved activities in the UAE –falconry has been on the verge of getting lost. But it is due to exhibitions like Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition, the tradition of falconry has been kept alive and going.

Likely so, the annual Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (Adihex) has been extended for a week when it opens in September.

With the extension of the event dates, the organisers hope to bring about public interest and increased demand from falconry, hunting and equestrian enthusiasts.

Supported by the Environmental Agency - Abu Dhabi and the International Fund for Houbara Conservation, the event be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

The event that did not take place last year due to Covid-19, will now take place from September 27 until October 3, 2021. The exhibition will see over 80 events that have been planned as the UAE joins other countries gradually coming out of the pandemic.

Activities like sports events, competitions and educational programmes will be a part of the Adihex. Through the activities, the platform will provide fun learning opportunities that enhance the attraction of Adihex as a family festival that interests and suits all members of the family and society.

The event saw a great response when it took place in 2019 and with the reopening of the festival, the organisers have launched promotional campaigns to draw increased traffic from Europe and Asia.

With Adihex having a strong presence in more than 50 countries, it will contain auctions of falcons, horses and camels that draw large numbers of spectators, with archery experiences also popular among fans.

The event will also cover workshops on how to train horses, archery and falconry and provide detailed information about hunting knives. A show of modified cars and a workshop that will teach survival skills in the desert are also on the agenda.

With the celebration of hunting, the event will also inform visitors about conservation efforts to protect birds and reverse shrinking habitats. The exhibition promotes rich hunting and sporting tradition in the region.