Global hunting expo scales up with largest ever floor space at ADNEC venue

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler's Representative in Al Dhafra Region and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers' Club, visited the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) 2026 on Saturday, 29 August. The event, which opened at the ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi on Friday, 28 August, is the largest edition in the exhibition's history by floor space and participant volume. Record participation at ADNEC The 23rd edition of ADIHEX features an expanded footprint, hosting a wide range of local and international brands across sectors including falconry, equestrianism, hunting, and outdoor activities. Organised by ADNEC Group in partnership with the Emirates Falconers' Club, the 2026 event has been extended to 10 consecutive days for the first time, scheduled to conclude on Sunday, 6 September. During his tour, Sheikh Hamdan visited several national and international pavilions to inspect new technologies in environmental preservation and sustainable hunting. He was briefed on innovations by participating companies and highlighted the exhibition's role in connecting generations through cultural heritage. Sheikh Hamdan was accompanied by high-ranking officials, including Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, and Sheikh Shakhbout bin Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of State. Cultural and economic impact The decision to extend ADIHEX to a 10-day format follows a rise in exhibitor demand and visitor interest from…