After they bid farewell to the sniper in February
Falconers are looking forward to the Abu Dhabi Hunting Exhibition in preparation for a new season
The remarkable increase in the number of falcon farms in the world and the expansion and development of their industry is primarily due to Emirati efforts.
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The Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition is an important opportunity for falconers and falcon farms alike, as its date coincides with the start of the sniper season on the one hand, and the start of the season of falconry competitions and championships on the other hand, where falconers want to acquire the best captive-bred falcons to compete in the Local and regional events, in addition to using them to practice falconry in the reserves that allow this, as well as training their children in the sport of falconry that they are keen to pass on to them.
While falconers bid farewell to a successful falconry season last February, after the remarkable turnout of the falconry sector at the last edition of the exhibition, falconry lovers are looking forward to the activities of the next edition, which will be held from September 26 to October 2, organized by the Emirates Falconers Club, with the aim of preparing For the new hunting season 2022-2023, they find in the falconry sector everything they are looking for.
Falconry tools and supplies received a great deal of attention from visitors among the corridors of the exhibition, through many pavilions displaying various products, revealing to the public an important aspect of falconry supplies and tools used by falconers while practicing their favorite sport.
Efforts around the world
Emirati and international experts attribute the success of efforts to use captive-bred falcons in the sport of falconry, and thus the remarkable increase in the number of falcon farms in the world and the expansion and development of their industry, to Emirati efforts in the first place, represented in the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition, which was launched in 2003 and organized by the Emirates Falconers Club.
The exhibition represents an important display platform for Emirati falcon producers to promote their production of various types of captive-bred falcons.
The Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee of the exhibition, Majed Ali Al Mansouri, Secretary General of the Emirates Falconers Club and President of the International Federation of Falconry and Conservation of Birds of Prey (IAF), confirmed that Abu Dhabi worked early on to develop an effective strategy for the sustainability of this heritage sport based on the expansion of its breeding activities by families, and the production of birds With high specifications in sufficient numbers and at reasonable prices for falconers, in parallel with the implementation of an awareness plan for falconers in order to preserve wild falcons and reduce their hunting.
He considered that these efforts confirm the great interest that the wise leadership attaches to the importance of preserving heritage and sustainable fishing through continuous and intensive work to achieve a balance between what the UAE seeks for a comprehensive renaissance, and the preservation of its cultural and social heritage in a unique experience that won admiration and appreciation of the world.
The rise of Emirati production
Exhibitor Ahmed Al Ketbi, an Emirati producer of a number of captive-bred falcons, says that “the number of Emirati falcon breeders is on the rise, and the amount of production is increasing year after year, and this is due to the support of Their Highnesses Sheikhs, to preserve this important pillar of Emirati heritage. , especially through the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition, which represents an important platform for Emirati producers of falcons to promote their production of various types of captive-bred falcons, especially since the date of its establishment coincides with the start of the hunting season on the one hand, and the start of the season of falconry competitions and championships on the other hand.” .
As for Obaid Saeed Abdullah, from Al-Muqannas Company for Supplies Tents and Travels at the exhibition, he says: “Our participation every year in the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition is one of the important events that the company awaits throughout the year, because of the many benefits of participating, including reviving the sales movement of the products it offers. The company, as well as introducing visitors to our new products, in addition to attracting new customers and dealers every year from visitors to the exhibition, who have become permanent customers of the company throughout the year, and they go to its booth at the exhibition to learn about everything new in the world of travel supplies, camping and falconry.”
Exchange of experiences
For his part, Muhammad Al-Kamda, from Al-Kamda Falcons Company, stressed that participating in such international forums provides us with the opportunity to see the products of other companies and countries and exchange experiences with them, which helps to evaluate our products, and thus work on developing and upgrading them according to the latest practices. and scientific methods.
As an Emirati producer of falcons, I am keen on the quality of production.
Participation in the exhibition comes in order for the people of the Emirates to prove their presence and excellence in this field, while at the same time benefiting from the experiences of others in this event, which attracts large numbers of audience, which makes us feel grateful for this appreciation and praise received by visitors to the exhibition.
From the Gear Falcon Company for the sale of falconry equipment, Mohammed Taha Al Hamada confirms that the Abu Dhabi Hunting Fair is an important annual event, in which many falconers are keen to participate, and therefore their participation is always distinguished.
annual wedding
And from the exhibition’s audience, who is looking forward to his annual visit, Matar Hamad Al Ketbi says that the event is an annual wedding in which we celebrate our heritage and customs, including falconry, to which the majority of the Emirati people are attached, whether in terms of falcon training, breeding or hunting, pointing to the development of interest in falcons from stage to stage until we reached excellence in its production, as some new breeds began to enter strongly into the world of falcons, such as the "Gear Falcon".
Al Ketbi indicated that the falcon is an element that is loved by many within the same Emirati house, and therefore we find that many parents accompany their children and are keen to visit the Abu Dhabi Hunting Exhibition to learn more about the world of falcons, their types, training methods and other information that the new generations should know well, which is provided by the exhibition. Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian by presenting these large numbers of falcons of all kinds, as well as the scientific methods of training and dealing with them, which makes visiting the exhibition an integrated knowledge meal about the world of falcons keen to benefit the public of different age groups.
special attraction
Fahd Al-Falahi, on his part, stressed that the world of falcons has a special attraction for the people of the Emirates, in light of the unlimited support of our wise leadership to preserve this heritage through various forms, including monitoring prizes and holding various races such as Al-Walah with its various developments, Al-Mazaina, threatened pigeons, and other things. Falconry competitions, as well as auctions that reflect the Emirati people's passion for the world of falcons.
Al-Falahi pointed out that the exhibition makes it easier for everyone to obtain the desired types, tools and supplies of falcons by assembling major companies and farms working in this field in a global event of this size, and according to the highest levels of organization and comfort for both exhibitors and visitors, and in this saving the time and effort of many of those looking Regarding falconry sports, they are not often sold except in certain places that take time to come and go.
However, the exhibition provided all this for falcon owners, as well as for safari cars and land supplies, and other things that the people of the Emirates are keen on. During one tour of the exhibition, the visitor can find all his needs related to falcons or other authentic sports.
The company of children in the wings of falcons
Falcons are a major part of the exhibition, and despite the importance of its other components of equestrian, camels and various heritage activities, according to Abdullah Al Hammadi, he is keen to spend longer times with his children inside the falcon wings and peruse its different types, such as the heat, the Shaheen and the lime, which is characterized by its large size compared to its predecessors.
He added that visiting youngsters gives them more information about falcons and their hunting season, which lasts from September to January of each year.
As well as knowing the best species, and how to take care of falcons so that they are efficiently trained to participate in competitions and win various prizes.
• An important platform for Emirati producers to promote captive-bred falcons.
• The falcon is an element that many people love in the same Emirati house. The sport of falconry is an inherited talent that parents are keen to pass on to their children.
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