Falconers of the World Meet in Abu Dhabi for a New Falcon Auction
6 categories and unique developments enhancing the importance of the auction
Abu Dhabi, 17 August 2023
Following the great success achieved by the Falcon Auction in the last edition of (ADIHEX 2022), the Emirates Falconers’ Club is preparing to launch this year a special auction full of surprises and new enhancements to the world of falcon auctions and beauty contests. The previous edition witnessed the purchase of the most expensive falcon in ADIHEX’s history, as the American falcon (Pure Gear – Ultra White) was sold for more than AED 1,000,000 (about $ 275,000).
The Captive-bred Falcon Auction is one of the main attractions for falconers and falconry enthusiasts, and a valuable opportunity for owners of breeding farms and centers that produce the finest, best performing species and types of falcons. This auction also contributes to strengthening ADIHEX’s role in establishing falcons farm industry in the region and all over the world.
Organized by the Emirates Falconers’ Club, the 20th edition of ADIHEX will be held under the theme “Sustainability and Heritage… A Reborn Aspiration” from 2 – 8 September 2023, with the official sponsorship of the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, the International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC), and the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) where the event takes place. The gold sponsor is the German company SCHIWY, while the sector sponsor is Caracal International LLC. In addition to the official automotive partner ARB Emirates, the banking partner Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, the activity partner Al-Forsan International Sports Resort, whereas the Arena sponsor is Smart Design, and the feature sponsor is the Royal Tent.
The next Falcon Auction which will be held during ADIHEX 2023 coincides with the rising of the Suhail star, heralding the end of summer, and the start of preparations for the new falconry season 2023-2024, as well as for falconry tournaments and competitions.
Bids will be offered on the elite falcons from local production, the winning falcons in the Most Beautiful Captive-Bred Falcons Contest (which will be held on the 2nd of September at 7:30 pm), falcons presented by several participating exhibitors, in addition to the best selections of rare falcons.
The falcons presented in ADIHEX witnessed a remarkable development in the quality and types of birds, as the exhibition now includes a large group of hunting and competition falcons, which have proven their efficiency and distinctive capabilities.
The auction includes 6 different categories for local and international productions, which are: (Pure Gyr) Produced by international farms outside the UAE, (Pure Gyr male) Produced by international farms outside the UAE, (Pure Saker) Produced by international farms outside the UAE, as well as (Pure Gyr) Produced by local farms inside the UAE, (Pure Gyr male) Produced by local farms inside the UAE, (Pure Saker) Produced by local farms inside the UAE.
The 2023 auction will be witnessing new features including the falcon daily raffle draws offered by Umm Jeniba Farm to the auction’s audience, and raffle draws to the participants “the Bidders”. The auction will also be broadcast live on ADIHEX social media platforms and website.
Falcon farm owners must meet some general requirements to participate in the auctions including the following: the participant should be officially registered at ADIHEX, the participant must put the approved falcons under the custody of the organizing committee before a sufficient period of time. Moreover, the falcons should have all official documents and health certificates confirming that they are healthy and free of diseases, whereas the participant should pledge to adhere to all regulatory conditions of the auction.
The falcon auction targets the owners of (captive bred) falcons breeding facilities and farms inside the UAE and from different countries around the world, organizers of falcon auctions, falcons’ traders, falconers in the UAE and Arab Gulf Region, VIPs and businessmen interested in the falconry sector, as well as UAE community members, residents, and tourists.
The Falcon Auction aims to enhance the exhibition’s theme “Sustainability and Heritage…A Reborn Aspiration” and strengthening the role of the Emirates Falconers’ Club in preserving and developing the authentic heritage and sustainable hunting. It also seeks to support and encourage the owners of the falcon farms to sell, buy, and produce the finest falcons bred in captivity.
Furthermore, the Falcon Auction aims to highlight the leading scientific role of the UAE in the birds breeding research, as well as preserving wild birds, and encouraging the production of falcons with high standards in sufficient numbers and at reasonable prices for falconers, the auction also enables all nationalities to acquire high-quality and top performing falcons, and encourages entrepreneurs to invest in the field of captive-bred falcons. Moreover, it aims to provide falconers with the best captive-bred falcons, as the date of the auction and ADIHEX coincides with start of the falconry season, and the falcon hunting championships season.
Hadi Al Mansoori, the founder of Al Thumama Bird Auctions Company in Abu Dhabi about 12 years ago, through importing and breeding falcons by crossbreeding them with local breeds, said that he now owns various breeds of all types of falcons that are currently in demand such as Pure Saker, Pure Gyr, Pure Gyr male, Peregrine, Gyr Peregrine, Gyr Peregrine male, Gyr Saker male.
Al-Mansoori pointed out that there are several benefits from participating in ADIHEX, the most important of which is to enhance the branding of the company and showcases its products to the visitors, in addition to knowing more about the needs of the public for the finest types of falcons and everything related to hunting and equestrian sports.
It is worth noting that the Ministry of Interior, the Abu Dhabi Police, the Cultural Programs and Heritage Festivals Committee – Abu Dhabi, the Emirates Heritage Club, the Emirates Arabian Horse Society, as well as Abu Dhabi Chamber, and the British Chamber of Commerce in Abu Dhabi are providing support for the next edition of ADIHEX. Whereas the industry partners include the International Association for Falconry and Conservation of Birds of Prey, the European Foundation for Falconry and Conservation, the UAE Equestrian and Racing Federation, Dubai International Horse Fair, The Game Fair – France, and JAGD & HUND in Germany, and the American Chambers of Commerce in the UAE. While the visitor experience partners are: Mohamed bin Zayed Falconry & Desert Physiognomy School, and the Arabian Saluki Center in Abu Dhabi.
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