Activities of the sixth edition of the International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition (Shail 2022), organised by the Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) and scheduled until September 10, will kick off on Monday with the participation of local, regional and international entities.
About 180 companies specialising in hunting weapons, hunting supplies, falcons and hunting trips representing 20 countries from different continents of the world are expected to attend the event.
The exhibition, to be attended by a number of ministries, authorities and official bodies in the country , has established its distinctive international position and has become a destination for falconry, hunting and heritage lovers from various countries, cementing its role as a very important platform for displaying the latest types of weapons, hunting rifles, equipment, supplies and equipment for trips, in addition to displaying a huge selection of rare falcons of high quality and skill in hunting.
The sixth edition is characterized by an increase in the area by 20% over last year, to accommodate the increasing number of companies specialised in the field of hunting and falconry from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE as well as American and European companies.
S'hail exhibition, which celebrates the pioneers of falconry and lovers of hunting, is distributed over five areas, the main tent that occupies Hekma Square, where sniper supplies and equipment for hunting trips, traditional industries and handicrafts associated with hunting are displayed, in addition to the S'hail auction, and a hall for weapons companies.
The third hall is dedicated to bird farms and companies for equipping of four-wheel drive cars for land and hunting trips, while the outdoor area displays the most luxurious types of touring caravans used for trips and camps, and the fifth hall, located on the southern side of Katara, dedicated to receiving hunting weapons, rifles and ammunition.
This year's edition is characterized by the S'hail auction, expected to include a huge number of the finest falcons of various types , such as Al Hurr, Peregrine (Shaheen) and Gyrfalcon.
The new edition is accompanied by a range of various cultural and artistic events and activities that culture and heritage lovers are waiting for, such as the live drawing event, in which about 12 artists from citizens and residents will participate, who will draw directly in front of the public paintings inspired by the atmosphere of the exhibition, poetry evenings, and specialised scientific lectures. The exhibition also launches a series of competitions in which the public will be involved, the most beautiful pavilion and the most beautiful burqa, in addition to a new cooking competition dedicated to hunters, in addition to offering a bouquet of cuisines and the food that is prepared daily from game meat, which is provided by Mughal restaurant.
The organizing committee is intensifying efforts to host an exceptional edition of S'hail 2022. The exhibition management has also taken a series of measures to secure the movement of visitors smoothly, in addition to working on the development of the S'hail application to provide companies with the opportunity to open a virtual store and display their products.
The sixth edition of the International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition (Shail 2022) is being held in partnership with a group of national sponsors, the most important of which is the Social and Sport Contribution Fund (DAAM) as a strategic partner of the exhibition, in addition to media partners such as Al-Kass channel, Qatar TV, Al-Rayyan channel and Voice of the Gulf radio . (QNA)