Abu Dhabi organizes the largest exhibition for hunting, equestrian and heritage preservation in the Middle East and Africa
The Emirates Falconers Club began its intensive preparations for organizing the next edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2022) from September 26 to October 2, the largest event of its kind in the Middle East and Africa region, which established its regional and international position in its last edition ADIHEX 2021, witnessing the participation of a wide range of specialized companies, which represented 680 brands from 44 countries covering an area of 50000 m2 in ADNEC.
It is expected that the awaited edition will be larger in terms of the number of exhibitors, countries, space, and features, showcasing many products, innovations and live heritage shows that meet the aspirations of exhibitors and visitors, in one event that has attracted more than 105,000 visitors from 120 nationalities in 2021, which was marked by a wide presence of falconry, hunting, equestrian and traditional sports enthusiasts and camping and safari trips lovers.
ADIHEX also presented to its audience a series of more than 120 workshops and hosted about 90 speakers and more than 800 official falconry representatives and sustainable hunting associations and institutions from around the world.
His Excellency Majid Ali Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee of ADIHEX, Secretary General of the Emirates Falconers Club, expressed his sincere gratitude and appreciation for the great support provided to the exhibition from Their Highnesses, Sheikhs and for all the local efforts that contribute to promoting falconry heritage and instil it in the hearts of people. Al Mansouri emphasizing that these fruitful efforts go beyond the local scope to reach the global level.
The auctions of falcons, horses, and camels, as well as the most beautiful captive-bred falcons, and Saluki beauty contest (pure Arabian hunting dog) are among the most prominent events, in addition to educational and environmental activities and heritage shows for horses, birds of prey and police dogs, which give families more fun and learning opportunities, and enhances the events attractiveness as a family mass festival.
The richness and comprehensiveness of ADIHEX is evident in its 11 diverse sectors, which are: Arts and Crafts, Equestrian, Falconry, Hunting Tourism and Safari, Hunting and Camping Equipment, Hunting Guns, Promotion and Preservation of Environment and Cultural Heritage, Outdoor Leisure Vehicles and Equipment, Veterinary Products and Services, Fishing Equipment and Marine Sports, and Media.
