President Sheikh Mohamed tours Adihex

Emirati cultural event is taking place at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre until Friday

President Sheikh Mohamed visits day three of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition, or Adihex, at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court

Falconry, a traditional sport in the UAE and a symbol of national prestige, features heavily at Adihex. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed speaks with exhibitor Rashed Al Mansoori at Adihex. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court

Traditional handcrafts at Adihex. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed speaks with an exhibitor during his tour of Adihex. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court

Adihex also celebrates the UAE's equestrian traditions. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed greets an exhibitor during his tour on the third day of Adihex. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court

Salukis, dogs that hunt by sight rather than scent, on show at Adihex. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court

Student visitors tour Adihex and meet a falcon on day three of Adihex. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed in discussion with a group of exhibitors on Adihex day three. Abdulla Al Neyadi / UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed at Adihex. Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed speaks with two exhibitors during his tour of Adihex on Monday. Mohamed Al Hammadi / UAE Presidential Court

President Sheikh Mohamed visited the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition on Monday.

It was the third day of the 20th Adihex, which is being held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

Sheikh Mohamed took a tour of the exhibition, greeting a number of exhibitors who were taking part in the event, including Rashid Al Mansoori.

The President could be seen in pictures shaking hands with exhibitors and spending time observing the works on display that promote local culture and traditional craftsmanship.

This year's event runs until Friday and the theme is “Sustainability and Heritage, A Reborn Aspiration”.

Adihex is organised by the Emirates Falconers' Club and is the largest event of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa region.

There are more than 1,220 exhibitors and brands representing 65 countries, including 640 local and international exhibitors and 580 global brands across 11 sectors of the exhibition.