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Gen. Shaikh Mohammed lauds youth participation in Adihex (Wam) / 6 September 2013 General Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, toured the 11th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (Adihex) on Thursday. The exhibition is being hosted by the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre until September 7. Gen Shaikh Mohammed visited a number of local and foreign pavilions featured at the Adihex held under the patronage of Shaikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Western Region, Chairman of the Emirates Falconers Club. He toured the exhibition which hosts over 600 exhibitors from 40 countries, of whom 100 are Emiratis. The UAE nationals displayed hunting equipment and traditional sports and race products aimed at preserving the national heritage. Gen Shaikh Mohammed was briefed on the products being showcased at the pavilions and efforts being taken to preserve wildlife and raise awareness on sustainable hunting methods, falconry, sports arts and saluki dogs, as well as plans to elevate these sports and Arab authentic hobbies. He was also briefed on the role of some institutions in organising the heritage competitions, events and efforts to foster the culture of fishing, hunting and conservation of Houbara birds from extinction, as well as efforts to publicise these traditional activities among students through awareness programmes and initiatives. Gen Shaikh Mohammed was briefed on the ancient Arab manuscripts and references, cutting and archeological tools related to falconry. He commended on the quality of the products featured and appreciated the participation of youth to acquaint with the heritage of forefathers. Gen Shaikh Mohammed also referred to the interest of the UAE government in preserving the heritage and reviving its authentic components. The tour took Gen Shaikh Mohammed to the Abu Dhabi Falconers’ Club, the Emirates Falconers’ Club, the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital, the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority and the Hair Academy, which presented its latest editions, the International Fund for Conservation of Houbaras, Japanese Pavilion, Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi, the Sharjah Environment & Protected Areas Authority and Qatari Pavilion. Taylor Scott International
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