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- The event will run at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center until Sept. 8
RIYADH: Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority, representing the Kingdom, launched its exhibition booth at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition on Sunday.
Organized by the Emirates Falconers’ Club under the title “Sustainability and Heritage ... A Reborn Aspiration,” the event will run at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center until Sept. 8.
The authority aims to support environmental, cultural and heritage values, while promoting traditional sports and sustainable hunting.
In the pavilion, visitors can get a glimpse of the reserve’s unique environment, scenic beauty, diverse wildlife and historical landmarks. Modern visual aids and traditional majlis offer an immersive experience of Saudi customs and traditions.
The reserve supports the local community and traditional crafts like sewing, crocheting, embroidery, spinning, drawing, sculpture and beekeeping. The exhibition features honey produced within the reserve during beekeeping season.
Visitors can explore Al-Ashar Pool, located 50 km north of Truba city. The historic site is an important point along the Zubaida Trail, an ancient route used by Hajj pilgrims traveling through the Qassim region on their journey from Kufa in Iraq to Makkah. A 3D model of the pool and its architectural landmarks is on display in the booth.
The reserve plays a crucial role in promoting sustainable hunting practices by sharing insights from the North Reserve, which spans 2,000 sq. km within the broader Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve Development Authority.
It is the Kingdom’s first sustainable hunting reserve, established to regulate hunting activities and preserve the environment. The authority promotes responsible hunting practices, protects wildlife and habitats, and revives traditional hunting methods.