The Cultural Village Foundation - Katara is gearing up to host the ninth Katara International Hunting and Falcons Exhibition (S’hail 2025), from September 10 to 14.

This year’s edition will feature an expanded exhibition space and unprecedented international participation, underscoring its growing global stature. Since its launch in 2017, S’hail has become a key annual event for heritage enthusiasts and those interested in hunting and falconry equipment.

“The ninth edition of the event will be the largest in history. An additional 1,500SqM space has been added, bringing the total exhibition area to 15,000SqM, which is a 15% increase from all the previous editions. More than 260 local, regional, and international companies, from 21 countries, are expected to participate this year. We finalised the list of companies from among 420 applicants,” said Exhibition Manager Abdelaziz Al Bohashem Al Sayed.

“All the pavilions have been fully booked and it reflects the exhibition’s established status on the global map of specialized events. For the first time, exhibitors from Ireland, Hungary, and Russia will also join, alongside a distinctive Spanish pavilion,” he added.

Gulf participation will include the UAE Falcon Club and reserves from Saudi Arabia, providing a major platform for networking and exchange among regional and international enthusiasts.

Al Sayed added that careful coordination among major Gulf falconry exhibitions in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar has ensured complementary scheduling, allowing exhibitors to participate in all events without overlap.

He highlighted that S’hail draws its strength from the number of visitors it attracts each year, with significant engagement from all segments of Qatari society. The exhibition not only showcases hunting and falconry products but also promotes awareness of traditional practices, passed down through generations.

In addition to product displays, the event will feature active sales of hunting and camping supplies, a dedicated wholesale section, specialized lectures on falcon treatment, and the highly anticipated Falcon Auction, which consistently garners strong public interest.

Al Sayed stressed that S’hail has succeeded in transforming hunting from a traditional hobby into a commercial platform with strong branding and international visibility. It now serves as a leading venue for knowledge exchange, commercial partnerships, and the promotion of authentic hunting methods.

He concluded by saying that the exhibition had become a prominent regional and international platform, strengthening ties between falconers, companies, and heritage advocates, while playing a pivotal role in preserving the Gulf’s deep-rooted falconry traditions for future generations.

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