1. Home
  2. Slideshows
  3. Successful conclusion of the 8th Kuwait International Falcon Event

Successful conclusion of the 8th Kuwait International Falcon Event

Published September 29th, 2024 - 09:10 GMT

ALBAWABA - The recent 8th edition of the Kuwait International Falcon event, held in Sabhan, concluded successfully after five days, attracting falconers and bird lovers from over 21 countries, including first-time participants like Poland, Austria, Portugal, and Russia. This annual exhibition serves as a significant gathering for enthusiasts and those interested in hunting and falconry equipment in Kuwait.

View as a slider
View as a list
Dr. Zubair Medammal, a scholar who has extensively studied falcons and served as a key speaker at the event, emphasized the importance of falcons in Arab tradition and culture. He noted that these birds are under serious threat of extinction and require extra care. The love for falcons among Kuwaitis is well-documented, as they actively preserve this tradition through raising and using falcons for hunting.(photo by afp)

Dr. Zubair Medammal, a scholar who has extensively studied falcons and served as a key speaker at the event, emphasized the importance of falcons in Arab tradition and culture. He noted that these birds are under serious threat of extinction and require extra care. The love for falcons among Kuwaitis is well-documented, as they actively preserve this tradition through raising and using falcons for hunting.(photo by AFP)

Dr. Zubair highlighted that the falcon is Kuwait's national bird, with the country investing millions of dollars each year to acquire them from various parts of the world. The Katara organization hosts the International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition (S’hail) annually, demonstrating its commitment to preserving falconry. This year's exhibition took place from September 24-28 at the Hunting Exhibition Center in Sabhan.(photo by afp)

Dr. Zubair highlighted that the falcon is Kuwait's national bird, with the country investing millions of dollars each year to acquire them from various parts of the world. The Katara organization hosts the International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition (S’hail) annually, demonstrating its commitment to preserving falconry. This year's exhibition took place from September 24-28 at the Hunting Exhibition Center in Sabhan.(photo by AFP)

Arabs represent one-third of the world’s falconers, with a history of hunting with falcons that dates back 2,000 years. Dr. Zubair described falcons as symbols of strength, grace, and nobility in Kuwaiti culture. Historically, they played a crucial role in hunting, contributing to the sustenance of the Kuwaiti people and fostering bonds between humans and birds.(photo by afp)

Arabs represent one-third of the world’s falconers, with a history of hunting with falcons that dates back 2,000 years. Dr. Zubair described falcons as symbols of strength, grace, and nobility in Kuwaiti culture. Historically, they played a crucial role in hunting, contributing to the sustenance of the Kuwaiti people and fostering bonds between humans and birds.(photo by AFP)

Dr. Zubair cautioned that careful attention is needed when feeding falcons, as many have died from consuming pesticide-laden food or preying on infected animals. He noted that falcons require a passport to cross borders, a measure implemented by some Gulf countries, including Kuwait, which established a falcon passport system under CITES in 2021.(photo by afp)

Dr. Zubair cautioned that careful attention is needed when feeding falcons, as many have died from consuming pesticide-laden food or preying on infected animals. He noted that falcons require a passport to cross borders, a measure implemented by some Gulf countries, including Kuwait, which established a falcon passport system under CITES in 2021.(photo by AFP)

Dr. Zubair, who has flown nearly a hundred times worldwide for falcon research, mentioned that observing these birds often requires air travel. His research has taken him across the globe, including visits to the US, Europe, Australia, and various Middle Eastern countries. He is recognized as the first and only Indian to earn a doctorate in falcon studies and has recorded 15 different vocalizations of various falcon species.(photo by afp)

Dr. Zubair, who has flown nearly a hundred times worldwide for falcon research, mentioned that observing these birds often requires air travel. His research has taken him across the globe, including visits to the US, Europe, Australia, and various Middle Eastern countries. He is recognized as the first and only Indian to earn a doctorate in falcon studies and has recorded 15 different vocalizations of various falcon species.(photo by AFP)

Hooded falcons perch while being displayed during a falconry exhibition in Kuwait City on September 28, 2024. (Photo by YASSER AL-ZAYYAT / AFP)

Hooded falcons perch while being displayed during a falconry exhibition in Kuwait City on September 28, 2024. (Photo by YASSER AL-ZAYYAT / AFP)

Dr. Zubair Medammal, a scholar who has extensively studied falcons and served as a key speaker at the event, emphasized the importance of falcons in Arab tradition and culture. He noted that these birds are under serious threat of extinction and require extra care. The love for falcons among Kuwaitis is well-documented, as they actively preserve this tradition through raising and using falcons for hunting.(photo by afp)
Dr. Zubair highlighted that the falcon is Kuwait's national bird, with the country investing millions of dollars each year to acquire them from various parts of the world. The Katara organization hosts the International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition (S’hail) annually, demonstrating its commitment to preserving falconry. This year's exhibition took place from September 24-28 at the Hunting Exhibition Center in Sabhan.(photo by afp)
Arabs represent one-third of the world’s falconers, with a history of hunting with falcons that dates back 2,000 years. Dr. Zubair described falcons as symbols of strength, grace, and nobility in Kuwaiti culture. Historically, they played a crucial role in hunting, contributing to the sustenance of the Kuwaiti people and fostering bonds between humans and birds.(photo by afp)
Dr. Zubair cautioned that careful attention is needed when feeding falcons, as many have died from consuming pesticide-laden food or preying on infected animals. He noted that falcons require a passport to cross borders, a measure implemented by some Gulf countries, including Kuwait, which established a falcon passport system under CITES in 2021.(photo by afp)
Dr. Zubair, who has flown nearly a hundred times worldwide for falcon research, mentioned that observing these birds often requires air travel. His research has taken him across the globe, including visits to the US, Europe, Australia, and various Middle Eastern countries. He is recognized as the first and only Indian to earn a doctorate in falcon studies and has recorded 15 different vocalizations of various falcon species.(photo by afp)
Hooded falcons perch while being displayed during a falconry exhibition in Kuwait City on September 28, 2024. (Photo by YASSER AL-ZAYYAT / AFP)
Dr. Zubair Medammal, a scholar who has extensively studied falcons and served as a key speaker at the event, emphasized the importance of falcons in Arab tradition and culture. He noted that these birds are under serious threat of extinction and require extra care. The love for falcons among Kuwaitis is well-documented, as they actively preserve this tradition through raising and using falcons for hunting.(photo by afp)
Dr. Zubair Medammal, a scholar who has extensively studied falcons and served as a key speaker at the event, emphasized the importance of falcons in Arab tradition and culture. He noted that these birds are under serious threat of extinction and require extra care. The love for falcons among Kuwaitis is well-documented, as they actively preserve this tradition through raising and using falcons for hunting.(photo by AFP)
Dr. Zubair highlighted that the falcon is Kuwait's national bird, with the country investing millions of dollars each year to acquire them from various parts of the world. The Katara organization hosts the International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition (S’hail) annually, demonstrating its commitment to preserving falconry. This year's exhibition took place from September 24-28 at the Hunting Exhibition Center in Sabhan.(photo by afp)
Dr. Zubair highlighted that the falcon is Kuwait's national bird, with the country investing millions of dollars each year to acquire them from various parts of the world. The Katara organization hosts the International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition (S’hail) annually, demonstrating its commitment to preserving falconry. This year's exhibition took place from September 24-28 at the Hunting Exhibition Center in Sabhan.(photo by AFP)
Arabs represent one-third of the world’s falconers, with a history of hunting with falcons that dates back 2,000 years. Dr. Zubair described falcons as symbols of strength, grace, and nobility in Kuwaiti culture. Historically, they played a crucial role in hunting, contributing to the sustenance of the Kuwaiti people and fostering bonds between humans and birds.(photo by afp)
Arabs represent one-third of the world’s falconers, with a history of hunting with falcons that dates back 2,000 years. Dr. Zubair described falcons as symbols of strength, grace, and nobility in Kuwaiti culture. Historically, they played a crucial role in hunting, contributing to the sustenance of the Kuwaiti people and fostering bonds between humans and birds.(photo by AFP)
Dr. Zubair cautioned that careful attention is needed when feeding falcons, as many have died from consuming pesticide-laden food or preying on infected animals. He noted that falcons require a passport to cross borders, a measure implemented by some Gulf countries, including Kuwait, which established a falcon passport system under CITES in 2021.(photo by afp)
Dr. Zubair cautioned that careful attention is needed when feeding falcons, as many have died from consuming pesticide-laden food or preying on infected animals. He noted that falcons require a passport to cross borders, a measure implemented by some Gulf countries, including Kuwait, which established a falcon passport system under CITES in 2021.(photo by AFP)
Dr. Zubair, who has flown nearly a hundred times worldwide for falcon research, mentioned that observing these birds often requires air travel. His research has taken him across the globe, including visits to the US, Europe, Australia, and various Middle Eastern countries. He is recognized as the first and only Indian to earn a doctorate in falcon studies and has recorded 15 different vocalizations of various falcon species.(photo by afp)
Dr. Zubair, who has flown nearly a hundred times worldwide for falcon research, mentioned that observing these birds often requires air travel. His research has taken him across the globe, including visits to the US, Europe, Australia, and various Middle Eastern countries. He is recognized as the first and only Indian to earn a doctorate in falcon studies and has recorded 15 different vocalizations of various falcon species.(photo by AFP)
Hooded falcons perch while being displayed during a falconry exhibition in Kuwait City on September 28, 2024. (Photo by YASSER AL-ZAYYAT / AFP)
Hooded falcons perch while being displayed during a falconry exhibition in Kuwait City on September 28, 2024. (Photo by YASSER AL-ZAYYAT / AFP)

You may also like

Subscribe

Sign up to our newsletter for exclusive updates and enhanced content
Subscribe Now
Loading content ...