Abu Dhabi International Fishing and Equestrian Exhibition concludes its work, stimulating 379,572 visitors
Abu Dhabi, September 7/ WAM/ Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, representative of the ruler in the Al Dhafra region, President of the Emirates Falfar Club, the activities of the twenty -second edition of the Abu Dhabi International Fishing and Equestrian Exhibition, 2025, concluded with exceptional success after he succeeded in attracting more than 379,572 visitors over 9 days a growth rate of 9.2 % compared to the previous session of the year 2024.
The exhibition – organized by ADNEC Group, one of the city’s companies, in cooperation with the Emirates Falfari Club – received a wide local and international praise by the exhibitors and visitors to record a milestone as the largest and most vital version since the start of the exhibition in 2003, which reflects the increasing global interest in this event.
The Abu Dhabi International Fishing and Equestrian Exhibition enhanced 2025 its position is a prominent international platform, embodying the UAE’s deep commitment to preserving cultural heritage and promoting innovation in external sports, sniping, and sustainable fishing activities.
His Excellency Majid Ali Al -Mansoori, Secretary -General of the Emirates Falfari Club, said that the twenty -second session of the exhibition confirmed the prestigious position occupied by Abu Dhabi as a global center to preserve the heritage of hunting and equestrian, as this version witnessed an unprecedented interaction from the participants, exhibitors and visitors, in a clear indication of the growing global interest in the authentic Emirati traditions, as well as openness to innovation and future development in this field.
Al -Mansouri expressed his great appreciation for the wise leadership of its vital role in supporting the exhibition and achieving its remarkable success and thanked all the shepherds and partners who contributed to their active efforts to the success of this distinguished cultural and heritage event in an exceptional course by all standards.
For his part, Hamid Matar Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and CEO of ADNEC Group, said: “We are proud of the exceptional success achieved by the year 2025, which exceeded all expectations and recorded unprecedented achievements, noting that the exhibition attracted over its nine days, 379,572 visitors, with a growth rate of 9.2% from the previous year for the first time since 2003.
He explained that the exhibition witnessed the participation of a group of experts, specialists and those interested in its 15 sectors, in addition to heritage lovers and families from the emirates of the state, and various parts of the world, stressing that this success reflects the rational vision of the leadership of the UAE and its keenness to preserve the cultural heritage, as well as support innovation and sustainability in various fields.
He noted that the exhibition witnessed for the first time the organization of eight auctions for hawks, for the best types of local and international falcons, four auctions before the start of the exhibition activities, and four during it, which recorded a remarkable presence by the major bidders, amateurs and sniping professionals.
Al -Dhaheri pointed out that the percentage of reservation of spaces for companies that exhibit the next session of the exhibition amounted to more than 60%, in an early indication of the growing confidence and interest in the exhibitors and brand owners.
He pointed out that, given the great success achieved by the exhibition in its current session, the ADNEC Group decided to organize the Al Ain International Fidth and Equestrian Exhibition for the first time in the ADIC Al Ain Center next November, which reflects the importance of the Al Ain area in relation to the cultural and cultural heritage of fishing and falconry, as many companies, exhibitors and brands have expressed their desire to participate in the first session of the exhibition.
Al -Dhahiri expressed his thanks and appreciation for the wise leadership and its keenness to enhance the transfer of cultural and civilizational heritage to new generations, support the initiatives for sustainable fishing and preserving wild and sea life, and protecting the environment, expressing his thanks and appreciation to everyone who contributed to achieving this achievement, from exhibitors, partners and sponsors to visitors, and said: “We look forward to continuing to build on this ancient legacy in the coming years.”
Saad Al -Hassani, Director of the Abu Dhabi International Fishing and Equestrian Exhibition said that this session succeeded in establishing the exhibition’s status as a prominent global platform for cultural exchange and enhancing the concepts of sustainable hunting and environmental protection and explained that the exhibition witnessed the participation of 46 farms from the elite of local and international farms specialized in hawks, which gave visitors a unique opportunity to get to know high -quality hawks and acquire them from all over the world .. He noted this copy that was distinguished Highlighting the authentic Emirati heritage, under the slogan “a renewed heritage”, in a living embodiment of the spirit of originality and cultural openness.
This exceptional version of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Fair witnessed an unprecedented turnout, as it attracted a record number of visitors from all over the world, with the participation of 2068 exhibitors and brand representing 68 countries, which reflects the growing global momentum of this heritage and cultural event.
The twenty -second edition of the exhibition also witnessed an unprecedented diversity, which included 15 specialized sectors, including equestrian, hawk hunting, wild and marine fishing, camping, arts and handicrafts, and the authentic Emirati heritage and were characterized by the launch of four new sectors: the market sector, the knives sector, the Arab saluki sector, and a dedicated toe sector, which gave an additional dimension to the experience of visitors.
In the context of continuous development, this year’s session expanded its interactive programs, as it included the well -known “knowledge platform”, as well as educational workshops and specialized forums that focused on sustainability and preserving the environment in addition to organizing the largest auction of falcons since the launch of the exhibition, which is the eighth consecutive version and annexed 8 auctions that witnessed the sale of more than 57 falcons, achieved total sales of 2,199 million dirhams in It attracted more than 21,795 attendees and online.
The camel auction witnessed a remarkable expansion, achieving sales of 1.7 million dirhams, while enhancing genealogy verification operations .. As for the Arabian horse auction, it has returned strongly to the exhibition square, registering sales exceeding 500 thousand dirhams, which confirms the exhibition’s position as an integrated platform that combines heritage and commercial excellence.
The exhibition continued its comprehensive interactive approach, by organizing educational visits to thousands of students from different schools, which gave them a unique opportunity to know practically the Emirati heritage and methods of preserving it.
The addition of 11 new features this year to enhance the entertainment and educational experience of visitors from all age groups, as it included events for children such as the “Little Falcon Village” and the education area of the UAE Council, which provided interactive workshops to teach techniques for dealing with falcons and the traditional falconry tools industry.
Children enjoyed activities inspired by the world of falcons in the “Al -Azaba” area, during which they met with authentic Emirati customs such as greeting guests, council etiquette, and the traditional way to present Arabic coffee, in an interesting and heritage educational atmosphere.
While the Arena Square for Events witnessed a distinct package of various competitions and performances, which combined renewal and traditions and included new events, along with another that returned with a sophisticated suit, such as the Jamal Al -Saqour competition, the beauty competition for the Arabian Saluki, the camel auction, the international exhibition of dogs, and the Emirates coach competition .. And these activities were attracted to thousands of visitors, providing them with a rich experience that beats with the original Emirati heritage and culture.
This session was not limited to achieving records only, but also set the exhibition’s position as a world ambassador that reflects the depth of the Emirati heritage and its ambitious future vision.
The ADNEC Group affirmed its continuous commitment to the development of this international event, by expanding its scope, diversification of its programs, and enhancing the participation of the local and international community in the upcoming copies, and expressed its gratitude to all sponsors that contributed to the success of the twenty -second session and explained that this fruitful cooperation reflects the spirit of partnership and integration between the public and private sectors, and enhances the exhibition’s position as a leading global platform in the field of heritage, culture and sustainability.
The exhibition in its session in the year 2026 dates back to the Emnik Abu Dhabi Center on August 29, carrying with it greater aspirations to review the ancient heritage of the region, and to provide the latest innovations in the fields of hunting and equestrian, as well as enhancing international cooperation and expanding the scope of global partnerships.
Based on the remarkable success of the 2025 session, the next version is prepared with a more diverse program, and a broader participation of exhibitors from all over the world, in addition to rich and important experiences that meet the aspirations of visitors from all age groups.
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