Fazza Championship for Falconry — in pictures

The ninth edition of the Fakhr Al Ajyal (Pride of Generations) event will run from January 30 until February 16 at Dubai’s Al Ruwayyah desert area

A man moves a lure to attract his falcon during Fazza Championship for Falconry – Telwah in Dubai, UAE. Getty Images

A falcon wearing a hood sits on a perch during Fazza Championship for Falconry. Getty Images

Over the years the annual falconry championship organised by the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Centre, has grown in popularity and prestige. Getty Images

A handler holds a falcon. Getty Images

A competitor takes part in the competition. Getty Images

A man moves a lure to attract his falcon. Getty Images

A man moves a lure to attract his falcon. Getty Images

A handler holds a falcon. Getty Images

A man moves a lure to attract his falcon. Getty Images

A man moves a lure to attract his falcon. Getty Images

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