The best photos from Adihex 2023 - in pictures

  • Riders and their horses on show during the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (Adihex) in the UAE capital. AFP
    Riders and their horses on show during the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (Adihex) in the UAE capital. AFP
  • Falcons and falconry, both symbols of the UAE's heritage, are popular with visitors to this year's Adihex. AFP
    Falcons and falconry, both symbols of the UAE's heritage, are popular with visitors to this year's Adihex. AFP
  • An auctioneer presents a falcon to bidders during Adihex. AFP
    An auctioneer presents a falcon to bidders during Adihex. AFP
  • MacQueen's bustards on show at Adihex. The birds are a protected species in the UAE and until the turn of the century were a sub-species of houbara bustards. AFP
    MacQueen's bustards on show at Adihex. The birds are a protected species in the UAE and until the turn of the century were a sub-species of houbara bustards. AFP
  • Falah Alblooshi looks down the sight of a Liwa Arms Chayeh Z20 on the first day of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition, or Adihex 2023, at Adnec in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Falah Alblooshi looks down the sight of a Liwa Arms Chayeh Z20 on the first day of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition, or Adihex 2023, at Adnec in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A falcon, the symbol of national pride and prestige, on display at Adihex in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A falcon, the symbol of national pride and prestige, on display at Adihex in Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A visitor to the Bynuna stand casts his eye over a rifle. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A visitor to the Bynuna stand casts his eye over a rifle. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • An Alaskan Malamute competes in the mix breed dog show at Adihex 2023. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    An Alaskan Malamute competes in the mix breed dog show at Adihex 2023. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A Belgian Shepherd, part of the Abu Dhabi Police K9 team, enjoys a little adoration at Adihex 2023. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A Belgian Shepherd, part of the Abu Dhabi Police K9 team, enjoys a little adoration at Adihex 2023. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Lujain strokes one of the horses on show at Adihex. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Lujain strokes one of the horses on show at Adihex. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Fayez Al Habsi tests a pair of binoculars. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Fayez Al Habsi tests a pair of binoculars. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Jack Lee's portraits of UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and President Sheikh Mohamed at Adihex. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Jack Lee's portraits of UAE Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and President Sheikh Mohamed at Adihex. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • A falcon and an admirer at Adihex. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    A falcon and an admirer at Adihex. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • The Emirates Heritage Club has a presence at Adihex. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    The Emirates Heritage Club has a presence at Adihex. Chris Whiteoak / The National
  • Children pose with a Saluki at Adihex. Victor Besa / The National
    Children pose with a Saluki at Adihex. Victor Besa / The National
  • Offroad 4x4 vehicles on display at Adihex. Victor Besa / The National
    Offroad 4x4 vehicles on display at Adihex. Victor Besa / The National
  • Falconers wave UAE flag at Adihex. Victor Besa / The National
    Falconers wave UAE flag at Adihex. Victor Besa / The National
  • Portraits on display at Adihex. Victor Besa / The National
    Portraits on display at Adihex. Victor Besa / The National
  • Afrikan Tanning and Taxidermy stall at Adihex. Victor Besa / The National
    Afrikan Tanning and Taxidermy stall at Adihex. Victor Besa / The National
  • Firearms on display at the Bynuna stand. Victor Besa / The National
    Firearms on display at the Bynuna stand. Victor Besa / The National
  • Woman pets horse at Adihex. Victor Besa / The National
    Woman pets horse at Adihex. Victor Besa / The National
  • Hunting dogs participate in exhibition at Adihex. Victor Besa / The National
    Hunting dogs participate in exhibition at Adihex. Victor Besa / The National
  • Ruqaya Alblooshi of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society poses with a horse at Adihex. Victor Besa / The National
    Ruqaya Alblooshi of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society poses with a horse at Adihex. Victor Besa / The National
  • International Fund for Houbara Conservation display area. Victor Besa / The National
    International Fund for Houbara Conservation display area. Victor Besa / The National
  • Saoud and brother Salem Al Shamsi check out the firepower at the exhibition. Victor Besa / The National
    Saoud and brother Salem Al Shamsi check out the firepower at the exhibition. Victor Besa / The National
  • (L-R) Ahmed Mansour and father, Jameel of UK Antiques Events stall at Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition. Victor Besa / The National
    (L-R) Ahmed Mansour and father, Jameel of UK Antiques Events stall at Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition. Victor Besa / The National
  • Ahmed Mansour at his father's UK Antiques Events stall at Adihex. Victor Besa / The National
    Ahmed Mansour at his father's UK Antiques Events stall at Adihex. Victor Besa / The National
  • Photograph of Sheikh Zayed holding a hunting rifle on display at Adihex. Victor Besa / The National
    Photograph of Sheikh Zayed holding a hunting rifle on display at Adihex. Victor Besa / The National
  • Colt Python revolver. Victor Besa / The National
    Colt Python revolver. Victor Besa / The National