The 19th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) kicked off today with the participation of more than 900 companies from 58 countries.

The seven-day exhibition will be held under the patronage H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club (EFC).

ADIHEX attracts over 100 specialists, in addition to more than 130 painters, artists, photographers, calligraphers, sculptors, and art galleries from inside and outside the UAE.

The exhibition includes 11 diverse sectors; Arts and Crafts, Equestrian, Falconry, Hunting Tourism and Safari, Hunting and Camping Equipment, Hunting Guns, Preservation of Environment and Cultural Heritage, Outdoor Leisure Vehicle and Equipment, Veterinary Products and Services, Fishing Equipment and Marine Sports, and Media.

This year’s edition of ADIHEX is organised by Emirates Falconers’ Club. Its official sponsors are the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, International Fund for Houbara Conservation, and Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, where the event is being held.

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