Abu Dhabi Falconry Competitions to kick off 29 Nov

Abu Dhabi, Nov 25, 2012 (WAM) - Preparations have been completed for the Abu Dhabi Falconry Competitions which kicks off at Shabkhat Al Sarami area, in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi, on 29 November, the organising committee of the event announced. The event is organised by Emirates Falconers Club under the patronage of His Highness Gen. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces in Al-Wathba, Abu Dhabi, under the supervision of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council. As registration for the competitions was closed, more than 600 falconers and 1109 birds are expected to take to the skies over the five-day contest which will highlight three disciplines. The committee also said it had prepared the Etisalat Village with 30 shops to provide all traditional products and veterinary services. - Emirates News Agency, WAM