Ahmed bin Mohammed attends ceremony to honour winners of the Expo 2020 Dubai Cup for Falconry

By Samantha Allen

Published: December 15, 2021 | 9:08 PM GMT

Ahmed bin Mohammed attends ceremony to honour winners of the Expo 2020 Dubai Cup for Falconry

DUBAI,15th December, 2021 – H.

Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the UAE Falcons Federation, today attended a ceremony to honour the winners of the Expo 2020 Dubai Cup for Falconry at Al Talwah.

The nine-day event featured more than 1,000 falcons and 500 falconers.

Rashid bin Markhan, Secretary General of the UAE Falcons Federation said: “The Expo 2020 Dubai Cup for Falconry, which promotes excellence in sport, symbolises the renewal of the UAE’s sporting traditions and cultural heritage, guided by the vision of our leadership and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the UAE Falcons Federation.

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The event was held at Expo 2020 in the presence of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE Falcons Federation, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Rashid Mubarak bin Markhan, Secretary General of the UAE Falcons Federation, and members of the Federation’s Board of Directors, including Abdulallah Ahmad Al Qubaisi, Demithan Sowaidan Saeed Al Qamzi, Salem Ateeq Al Muhairi, Abdul Aziz Sultan Al Ali, Mohammed Issa Al Khaili, Mubarak Saif Al Mansouri and Youssef Abdullah Al Ali.

The Secretary General of the Falcons Federation expressed his appreciation to Expo 2020 Dubai for its support and sponsorship of the Cup, which reflects the country’s sporting heritage that is an integral part of the identity, rich history and culture of the UAE.

“I express my sincere gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum for gracing the ceremony with his presence, and extend my thanks to Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Vice President Emirates Falconry Federation, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

I also extend my sincere congratulations to all the winners.

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The ceremony announced the top three winners in all the categories of the Expo 2020 Dubai Falconry Cup.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced the winners of the Expo 2020 Dubai Cup for Falconry.

Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan announced the winners in the Sheikhs category while Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced the winners in two additional categories including the general public category.

Obaid Salem bin Shanna Al Ketbi, Dean of Falconers, was honoured on the sidelines of the ceremony.

About Samantha Allen

Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.