Adihex attracts more than 100,000 visitors

Abu Dhabi / WAM

More than 100,000 local, regional and international visitors attended the 14th Abu Dhabi Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition, (Adihex) which blended traditional culture and heritage with the latest high tech products for hunting,
as well as other outdoor sports and
activities.
Organisers said Adihex is considered one of the most important international events, which is focused on the nation’s cultural heritage, and hosts a distinctive group of events that emphasise the role of Abu Dhabi as a sponsor of culture and sustainable hunting, as well as being an international economic hub.
Majid Ali Al Mansour, Chairman of the Organising Committee and Executive Director of the Emirates Falconers Club, said the marked increase in international exhibitors and visitors stood testimony to the prominence of the event globally.
“The UAE has made its presence felt internationally, not only for its cultural and tourism attractions, but also for its strategies to safeguard the global eco-balance out of its conviction that civilisation is an integral part of its rich heritage,” he added.
Adihex, which ran from 4th to 8th October at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Centre (Adnec), celebrates the deep-rooted heritage and rich culture of the region in hunting, horsemanship and falconry, providing a setting for manufacturers to display their guns, hunting vehicles, shooting, fishing, falconry, other outdoor sports equipment and accessories.
The five-day show was organised by the Emirates Falconers’ Club (EFC), under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Western Region of Abu Dhabi Emirate and Chairman of EFC, with the support of Cultural Programmes and Heritage Festivals Committee – Abu Dhabi.
The 40,000-square metre space was shared by 650 companies from 40 countries, including 146 exhibitors from the UAE, but also from throughout the region and as far away as Latvia, Poland, Germany, Belgium, UK, the Netherlands, China and Morocco.