Abu Dhabi: The 11th edition of the UAE President’s Cup Falcons competition begins in Abu Dhabi next Friday, hosted by Abu Dhabi Falconers Club at Al Falah Field. The competition will run for 16 days until January 27, which is more than the previous 12 days.
The competition aims to preserve the achievements of the past and support the UAE’s heritage and ancestral sports in line with its mission and values.
The championship has seven categories, which are “Sheikh,” “Public Owners,” “Public Open,” “Public Amateur,” “Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC),” “Local Production” and “Ladies.” With 92 diverse rounds, the event also features the largest number of rounds in the history of falconry competitions.
Local falconry farms play an important role in preserving and promoting unique falcon breeds, and this year there are three major farms participating which are “Desert Falcons,” “Al Wathba Falcons” and “Nad Al Shiba.”
The championship is important for enthusiasts of authentic national heritage, attracting falconers from many regions and GCC countries who will compete for the title in this grand event.
