The hunt is on at Abu Dhabi's Adihex - in pictures

Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2019 runs from August 27-31

A young man looks at guns at the MP3 stand during Adihex. Pawan Singh / The National

Visitors peruse hunting and camping equipment during Adihex. Pawan Singh / The National

Visitors of Adihex check out some of the artwork on display at the exhibition. Pawan Singh / The National

Members of the Abu Dhabi Police band perform during Adihex. Pawan Singh / The National

Falcon hoods on display at one of the stands. Pawan Singh / The National

Members of the Abu Dhabi Police's mounted force at Adihex. Pawan Singh / The National

Members of the K9 division for Abu Dhabi Police take part in Adihex. Pawan Singh / The National

Visitor look at guns on sale at the Bynuna stand. Pawan Singh / The National

Visitors shop for guns at one of the stands at Adihex. The exhibition is the only place where licensed gun owners can buy weapons. Pawan Singh / The National

Visitor look at guns at the Bynuna stand during Adihex. Pawan Singh / The National

Houbara birds at the International Fund For Houbara Conservation stand. Pawan Singh / The National

A visitor checks out a falcon at the Falcon Centre's stall at Adihex. Pawan Singh / The National

One of the falcons at the Falcon Centre in Adhiex. Pawan Singh / The National

Visitors look at the falcons at Adihex. Pawan Singh / The National

Abu Dhabi's annual International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition opened on Tuesday with a focus on tackling the illegal hunting and killing of birds in the region and the conservation of the houbara.

Now in its 17th edition, this year's theme is Sustainable Hunting. The exhibit runs from August 27 to 31 at Adnec in the capital.

Last year Adihex attracted more than 100,000 visitors from 120 countries.