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Organised by Expo Centre Sharjah with the support of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the exhibition runs through September 27 and focuses on equipment, products and services tied to equestrianism, falconry, camel racing and traditional sports. The opening ceremony on Thursday evening drew Abdallah Sultan Al Owais, chairman of the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, along with Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi, director-general of the chamber, and Mohammad Musabah Al Tunaiji, director of the Al Dhaid branch and of Expo Al Dhaid. Attendees subsequently toured the pavilions, examining specialised items that ranged from stable equipment and animal transportation solutions to falconry tools and welfare products for horses, camels and falcons.
A WAM dispatch quoted Al Owais as saying the event provides a specialised platform that supports commercial activity associated with heritage sports while strengthening the central region’s standing as a hub for enthusiasts of equestrianism, falconry and camel racing. The chamber chairman added that the gathering connects companies, entrepreneurs and suppliers directly with animal owners and those engaged in related pursuits, offering national firms a channel to showcase products and broaden their customer networks. Mohammed Ahmed Amin Al Awadi and other board members joined government officials from Al Dhaid at the launch, underscoring institutional backing for the annual initiative.
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry reported that this edition features participation from more than 80 companies and brands alongside clubs and associations active in the sector, building on the steady expansion of such events in recent years. Earlier editions have recorded participation growth exceeding 25 percent year on year, according to statements carried by Sharjah24, reflecting increased demand for both traditional and modern solutions in animal care and breeding. The current lineup includes interactive educational programming on stage across Friday, Saturday and Sunday to engage visitors with practical insights into these heritage fields.
Expo Centre Sharjah has described the exhibition as an opportunity for specialists to present innovations in breeding techniques, veterinary supplies and transport methods that complement longstanding practices in the UAE. Organisers noted that the displays cover a comprehensive array of items linked to the care and management of animals central to Emirati cultural sports. Such platforms have become key venues for blending established expertise with contemporary equipment, a pattern observed across comparable gatherings organised by the centre.
The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry assessment found that hosting Al Asayl in Al Dhaid reinforces the area’s role in promoting commercial ties within sectors tied to national heritage. Previous iterations organised by Expo Centre Sharjah have drawn increasing numbers of both local and international participants, creating a marketplace that serves owners, breeders and enthusiasts alike. Data from the chamber highlights the event’s contribution to expanding business opportunities while preserving traditional elements of equestrian and falconry activities.
Attendance at the opening reflected broad official interest, with representatives from multiple government entities in the central region present alongside chamber leadership. The exhibition continues to attract specialist organisations that showcase solutions developed for the unique requirements of camel racing, falconry and horse-related sports. Organisers expect the combination of trade displays and educational sessions to sustain momentum established in prior editions of the show.
