Visitors to the forthcoming Abu Dhabi International Hunting & Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) will be able to see for themselves the latest developments in home-grown hunting and sporting technology, thanks to Tawazun Holding.
The ADIHEX exhibition, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, will play host to a showcase of products from four Tawazun Holding subsidiaries – Caracal International, Caracal Light Ammunition (CLA) Tawazun Advanced Defense Systems (TADS), and Merkel.
Each company will present its latest products, all of which have been designed and/or made in the UAE, using ‘UAE hands’.
Caracal International the small arms manufacturer which develops and produces a wide range of modern firearms will be showcasing a variety of its pistols as well as CSR and CC10 rifles. Caracal Light Ammunition (CLA) the small ammunitions manufacturer will be showcasing its shot shell cartridges as well as ammunition for 9mm, 5.56mm, 7.62mm and 12.7mm calibers.
Tawazun Advanced Defense Systems (TADS) the long-range rifle designer, developer and manufacturer will be showcasing a number of its sporting and defense rifles including: the KS-11 rifle, and the modified KS-11M rifle
Merkel, the world famous rifle and shotgun manufacturer, will showcase its RX Helix rifle which was famously inspired by HH Sheikh Hamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and dubbed by industry experts as ‘the hunting rifle of the 21st century’. Merkel will also be showcasing a number of luxurious custom made Meisterstück hunting rifles as well as traditional handcrafted shotguns and Africa side-by-side rifles.
H.E Saif M. Al Hajeri, CEO of Tawazun Holding, said: “The culture of hunting runs deep in Emirati culture and ADIHEX has become one of the most popular consumer exhibitions in the UAE. The UAE is steadily building a name for its high-quality riflery and other related products so ADIHEX is an ideal venue in which to blend the UAE’s past with that of its manufacturing future. Consumer events like this enable us to meet face-to-face with our individual customers, hear their feedback on our products and exchange valued ideas about their needs, all in an environment that celebrates our heritage.”
ADIHEX is the only dedicated hunting, equestrian and outdoor sports exhibition in the region and is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in the Western Region, and Chairman of the Emirates Falconers’ Club. Held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC) from 5th to 8th September, the event is expected to attract 100,000 visitors from across the region.
