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Young Falconer Steals the Show at Abu Dhabi Exhibition
Imagine a young boy, Hamad, who loves falcons.
He's only 9 years old, but he's become a star at a big show in Abu Dhabi!
This show, called ADIHEX, is all about falconry and other traditional things.
Hamad's family has been doing falconry for a long time.
His uncle remembers his grandfather teaching the founding father of the UAE, and his father was a falconer too.
Hamad grew up around falcons and learned to handle them with skill.
Falconry is really important in the UAE's culture, it's been around for hundreds of years, and it's awesome to see someone like Hamad keeping the tradition alive.
At the exhibition, falcons can even be sold for a lot of money.
Hamad Jassim Al Hammadi, a 9-year-old, is a star at the ADIHEX 2025.
The Abu Dhabi exhibition celebrates falconry and equestrian traditions.
Hamad comes from a family with a long history in falconry.
His family's falconry experience includes training falcons for Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan.
Falconry is an integral part of Emirati culture.
- Who
- Hamad Jassim Al Hammadi, a 9-year-old falconer
- What
- Appeared as a star attraction at ADIHEX 2025
- Where
- Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
- When
- During the ADIHEX 2025 exhibition
- Why
- To showcase the rich tradition of falconry
Key facts
- Event Name
- Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2025 (ADIHEX 2025)
- Main Attraction
- 9-year-old falconer Hamad Jassim Al Hammadi
- Exhibitors
- 2,000 from 68 countries
- Visitors
- 347,000+
- Location
- Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre
- Falconry Tradition
- Integral part of Emirati culture for centuries
Quotes
Mohammed Khamees Al Hammadi
Hamad's grandfather
“This hobby has been passed down from generation to generation.”
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“We lived falconry with Sheikh Zayed for over thirty years.”
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