"Mohammed bin Zayed School of Falconry and Desert Physiognomy" Enhancing awareness of heritage among young people

ABU DHABI, 23rd November / WAM / The activities of the tenth season 2025 – 2026 of the Mohammed bin Zayed School of Falconry and Desert Physiognomy, the pioneering educational project of the Emirates Falconers’ Club, continue amidst a wide turnout from students and young people, confirming the status of the school and its role as a heritage educational institution that contributes to transmitting the intangible cultural heritage of the UAE to new generations.

This month, the school began receiving a new batch of those wishing to learn the arts of falconry from various schools in the country.

The beginning of the season witnessed the visit of students from some schools who went through a unique educational experience during which they learned about the principles of falconry and desert physiognomy, in addition to practical field experience, and exploring the cultural and human values ​​embodied by this ancient heritage, within an interactive educational environment that combines knowledge, practice and passion.

During the recent period, the school announced the opening of registration for the tenth season, which officially launched on November 1, 2025, and will continue until February 28, 2026, stressing the continuation of its mission aimed at transmitting the legacy of Arab falconry to future generations, through integrated educational programs that focus on authentic Emirati values ​​such as patience, respect, courage, and communication with the environment.

The preparatory period for the tenth season, which began at the end of August and the beginning of September, coinciding with the school’s successful participation in the activities of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2025 under the umbrella of the Emirates Falconers’ Club pavilion, witnessed a large demand for registration in the foundation course for children and youth (aged 7 to 17 years), who wish to learn the basics of traditional Arab falconry and desert physiognomy, in addition to authentic hospitality skills such as preparing Arabic coffee.

Membership courses are also opened for ages 7 to 17 years exclusively for students who have completed the foundation course and wish to move to the next level, with the aim of developing their skills through advanced training under the supervision of a group of experts and specialized trainers, in a safe and inspiring educational environment, in a way that enhances their experiences and skills in the field of sustainable falconry.

At the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2025, the school provided visitors with an interactive educational experience during which it showcased its most prominent heritage programs and activities, which contributed to introducing families and schools to the importance of falconry and desert physiognomy as cultural and human values.

The new batches of students began their educational journey at Rumah and Tilal Resort in Al Ain, where participants undergo programs that combine theoretical lessons and practical application in the fields of falconry, desert physiognomy, court etiquette, hospitality traditions, and Arabic coffee preparation, in addition to training in sustainable hunting and learning about the desert environment.

The school offers its educational programs to its students in three main categories: the basic skills course for beginners, the membership course for the advanced level for those wishing to delve deeper into the arts of falconry, in addition to group activities that aim to enhance heritage skills, cooperation and team spirit, to suit different age groups.

It is noteworthy that since the founding of the school in 2016, more than 6,696 male and female students have trained across nine consecutive seasons, including 4,342 males and 2,354 females, while the ninth season 2024-2025 recorded a record number with the participation of 1,622 students, which is the highest in the school’s history.

Through its tenth season, the school continues to build on these achievements by developing educational programs and field curricula, in line with the country’s trends in preserving and transmitting heritage using innovative, modern methods that combine academic knowledge and practical experience in a safe and stimulating educational environment.

The Mohammed bin Zayed Falconry and Desert Physiognomy School gives girls a unique opportunity to learn skills related to the ancient Emirati heritage, through direct practical training with falcons and learning about the basics of hunting, to become part of an authentic tradition passed down through generations.

The school enriches its students’ experiences with heritage stories about the journeys of ancient huntsmen, and instils in them the values of falconry, council etiquette, and Emirati hospitality, in addition to introducing them to desert plants and traces of animals in the wild. It also offers specialized educational programs in raising and caring for falcons (their types, anatomy, prey, and the ethics of falconry), preserving and sustaining falcons, and practical training in falconry, desert physiognomy (etiquette, falconry), and learning about the unique importance of the bird. Houbara in Arab falconry.

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