ADIHEX expands its falcon auction to eight days
ABU DHABI, 15 August (BelTA — Emirates News Agency) — ADNEC Group, in
partnership with the Emirates Falconers’ Club, continues to enhance the
falcon auction experience in its twenty-second edition of the Abu Dhabi
International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX), building on
last year’s remarkable success which established the auction as one of
the region’s leading heritage events.
This year’s expanded
programme includes eight live auctions, in addition to a secure online
auction platform during ADIHEX. These auctions will present and showcase
only a select group of elite falcons, renowned for their beauty and
racing prowess from some of the world’s leading falcon farms.
The
expansion of the falcon auctions was introduced to meet growing
industry demand from local and international falconers, highlighting
ADIHEX’s important role as a heritage platform that blends authenticity
with innovation in the world of falconry. Elite, rare and specially bred
falcons from leading local and international falcon farms will be
present at the auction, positioning the ADIHEX falcon auctions as one of
the regions most prestigious events of the year.
Held under the
patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s
Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates
Falconers’ Club, this edition marks a significant expansion of the
ADIHEX falcon auctions, with over 1,000 falcons being assessed and only
the top-tier making into these prestigious ADIHEX auctions. The auctions
are expected to attract top local and international bidders, making
them among the most prominent and renowned heritage events.
Four
of the eight auctions will take place at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi
ahead of the ADIHEX on 16 and 17 August, followed by the second round of
auction of the 23 and 24 August, offering participants a unique
opportunity to bid on a selection of outstanding falcons in a
competitive atmosphere that combines excitement with the rich heritage
of falconry.
The remaining auctions will be held during ADIHEX
2025 on 30 and 31 August, with the final auctions taking place on 6 and 7
September in the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi Conference Hall A. Participants
will have the chance to compete directly for the acquisition of some of
the finest falcons, in an enthusiastic environment that brings together
hunting and equestrian enthusiasts from across the globe.
ADIHEX
2025 aims to support and encourage falcon farms in buying, selling, and
breeding the best falcons, foster innovation and sustainable practices,
while facilitating networking among global experts, exhibitors, and
falconry enthusiasts. It serves as a platform for promoting the art of
falconry and celebrating the rich cultural heritage it represents,
reaffirming the UAE’s commitment to advancing falcon breeding and
environmental conservation through the adoption of advanced scientific
methodologies that support sustainability and heritage preservation.
