ADIHEX 2009 holds press conference

ADIHEX is held on the 30th of September to the 3rd of October 2009 in Abu Dhabi, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Representative of the Ruler in the Western Region and Chairman of Emirates Falconers' Club, organized by the Emirates Falconers Club, supported by ADACH and sponsored by the Breeding Farm of Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Normandy-France, Sorouh Real Estates and Abu Dhabi Sports Council.

The Organizing Committee will announce the latest preparations and details of the next session, unveiling many events and competitions that will be held during the Exhibition, in addition to the big leap achieved in this year's event on all levels, especially the Equestrian side. This includes the participation of Britain's Household Cavalry of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the Exhibition for the first time in the Middle East, in addition to the participation of the most important horse racing tracks around the world.

The main objectives for organising the Festival, which achieved unprecedented success since its launch in 2003, is the promotion of the using hybrid birds in captivity for the falconry as substitute for endangered wild falcons; activate plans and strategies for sustainable hunting, attract tens of thousands of visitors, and promote Abu Dhabi as a unique attraction for tourists from around the world.