The 15th Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) is back at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre this 12th to 16th September. One of the largest such events globally, ADIHEX is organised by the Emirates Falconers' Club (EFC), in close teamwork with the Cultural Programmes and Heritage Festivals Committee - Abu Dhabi, and held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Agent in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of EFC.

Inaugurated in 2003 by the father of the country, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, ADIHEX has expanded in both space and involvement, while maintaining its first message of deep-rooted customs and sustainable hunting.

" Because its launch in 2003, ADIHEX has constituted a unique success story. The previous versions of the exhibit have birthed enjoyable memories that we have actually used to extend an excellent message on the status of Emirati heritage. Over the years, ADIHEX has actually efficiently grown into a worldwide celebration to present the facets of human heritage in an innovative and enticing way," stated Mr. Abdullah Butti Al Qubaisi, Director of ADIHEX and Director of the Division of Communications and Projects Administration at the Committee.

Since its with him, the event this year is the greatest yet in regards to size, spreading out throughout 43,000 square meters, that includes the major exhibit area, the sector for social and heritage shows and occasions, along with weaponry section. More than 600 companies from 40 nations have are getting involved at ADIHEX 2017 and at least 100,000 visitors are expected over the 5 days event.

" The new edition will certainly have the participation of 68 new exhibitors from worldwide and 163 Emirati companies, compared to 126 Emirati companies in 2016. ADIHEX 2017 will also witness a redistribution of areas making it easier for visitors to visit the event and stimulate sales, attracting all those thinking about falconry, equestrian tasks, searching tools, safari trips and outdoors equipment," added Mr. Al Qubaisi.

HAPPENING FOR THE FIRST TIME

New this year is an special, majlis-like area for public celebrations, inspired by the Year of Granting. Below, site visitors will experience cultural discussions, art workshops and heritage events, while checking out different Emirati typical crafts, cuisine and hospitality norms.

Additionally new at ADIHEX 2017 is an event of art and live graffiti, highlighting components of heritage on the cultural scene. A workshop will be organised on the sidelines of the exhibit with the engagement of musicians from the UAE and abroad. The camel public auction is back this year at the Sector, along with other shows and occasions consisting of the K9 Police dogs, equine auction, equine programs and, for the first time, animal programs by the Emirates Park Zoo.

SUSTAINABLE HUNTING
Emirati culture, heritage and traditions are as much at the leading edge of ADIHEX 2017 as is sustainable searching. According to His Excellency Majed Ali Al Mansouri, Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee of ADIHEX and Executive Director of EFC, the exhibit offers site visitors with a unique heritage flavour that reconciles between modern innovations and the safeguard of global environmental balance.

" In Abu Dhabi, we are regularly providing new systems to draw attention to the Emirati heritage and environment in a unique manner in which interest the bigger public from all over the world. In this context, ADIHEX has been experiencing a stunning success, being a one-of-its-kind exhibit in the whole region," he said.

" ADIHEX has actually prospered in advertising the efforts of the UAE in the areas of sustainable searching and the security of falcons using the Sheikh Zayed Falcon Launch Program, which has actually taken care of to launch back right into the wild greater than 1,800 falcons. These initiatives also owe their success to the involvement of falconers in the programme, using falcons bred right into captivity and the motivation of farmers to breed hybrid falcons.

" ADIHEX has also promoted the role of International Fund for Houbara Conservation in breeding birds right into captivity prior to their launch into the wild. Recently, its annual production has exceeded 10s of hundreds of birds," added Mr. Al Mansouri.

EVERYDAY AED 400,000 PRIZES

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan Horse Flat Racing Festival, currently in its 9th year, is back at ADIHEX 2017 with a few surprises. The worldwide festival devoted to the Arabian Equine, is attracting participants from 88 nations.

Every day at ADIHEX, Sheikh Mansoor Festival will certainly award visitors with AED 400,000 well worth of prizes, of which AED 100,000 remaining in cash. The honors will certainly be based on attracts relayed live from the "Green Hall" at ADIHEX.

Bordered by extra safety checks, the weapons and various other hunting tools area brings in a few of the world's most perfectly crafted rifles and shotguns. While visitors could explore as well as try the weapons, special permits and treatments are in place for purchasing..

"The Security Committee provides unique attention to the concern of understanding among owners of searching weapons," stated Major General Mohammed Khalfan Al Romaithi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Cops.

"These measures remain in line with the directives of the cops command to make sure the safety and security of site visitors and participants, and to apply a sophisticated mechanism for regulating the sale and purchase of weapons, as well as checking the companies that provide weapons," he additionally said.

ADIHEX will certainly be opened daily from 11 AM till 10 PM. Further details regarding the event are available on www.adihex.com.