Thousands of visitors have embraced the UAE's rich heritage and sporting traditions this week at an annual Abu Dhabi event poised to be the biggest in its history.
The 22nd Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition − which will conclude an action-packed nine-day schedule on Sunday − has welcomed more than 2,000 exhibitors and brands from 68 countries.
The flagship show, held across 92,000 square metres at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, has expanded this year to include eight new falcon auctions, sectors dedicated to the country's beloved camels and Arabian saluki hounds, and a section showcasing a rich variety of hunting knives.
The exhibition is not only celebrating the past but demonstrating how deep-rooted culture and Emirati identity is evolving with the times.
Two cloned offspring of a prize-winning camel were also on display, highlighting how cutting-edge technology is working hand in hand with heritage.
The cells of Mabrokan were used to successfully clone 11 calves. Before his death in 2010, Mabrokan won several beauty awards, which inspired the UAE’s Biotech Research Centre to freeze his cells.
This year's Adihex has also shone the spotlight on the UAE's enduring love of falconry, demonstrated that equestrian is still riding high and charted the growth of the hunting tourism and safari sector with the latest equipment on display.
