CARACAL Announced As Weaponry Sponsor For Abu Dhabi's Prestigious Hunting And Equestrian Expo

The Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX) has named CARACAL as the Weaponry Sponsor for its 21st edition, which starts on Saturday. This partnership underscores ADIHEX's dedication to presenting top brands in hunting and shooting. The event, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will run from 31st August to 8th September.

Humaid Al Dhaheri, Managing Director and Group CEO of ADNEC Group, expressed pride in welcoming CARACAL as a sponsor. He stated, "We are proud to welcome CARACAL as the Weaponry Sponsor for the 21st edition of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition. CARACAL's commitment to innovation and excellence aligns perfectly with ADIHEX's mission to celebrate tradition while embracing the latest advancements in the industry."

CARACAL will display its full range of commercial pistols and rifles at the event. This includes small-calibre ammunition from LAHAB LIGHT AMMUNITION, an EDGE entity and the UAE's exclusive ammunition producer. Additionally, new Liwa Arms hunting rifles will be featured alongside premium hunting rifles from Merkel, CARACAL's German subsidiary known for luxury hunting rifles.

Established in 2007, CARACAL is based in Abu Dhabi and is a leader in firearm design, manufacture, testing, and maintenance. Their product range includes firearms from 9mm to 12.7mm calibre. Notable products include the CARACAL EF and CARACAL F GEN II combat pistols, CMP 9 submachine gun, CAR 816 assault rifle (5.56x45mm), and CAR 817 assault rifle (7.62mm).

Hamad Al Amer, CEO of CARACAL, highlighted their dedication to heritage and innovation: "Every year, we aim to embrace the spirit of the UAE’s collective heritage and culturally significant history while showcasing the latest solutions in small arms technology. For the professional shooter, we are returning to the event with a full display of our UAE-made firearms. For the hunting community, we will have world-renowned hunting rifles on show."

The exhibition will feature live performances, competitions, and displays celebrating heritage and sports. This year's ADIHEX promises a diverse array of activities that cater to various interests within these communities.

Precision Sniper Rifles

In higher calibres, CARACAL offers precision sniper rifles like the CSR family of bolt-action sniper rifles (.308 Winchester, .338 Lapua Magnum, 12.7x99mm), CAR 817 DMR (7.62x51mm), and CSA 338 semi-automatic sniper rifle (.338 Lapua Magnum). These products highlight CARACAL's expertise in creating rugged precision weapons.

The event provides an ideal platform for CARACAL to connect with multiple communities in the region by displaying pistols and rifles that blend precision with advanced technology.

This year's ADIHEX aims to be more diverse than ever before with rich activities that include live performances and exciting competitions.

The exhibition is set to run until 8th September underlining its commitment to showcasing top-tier brands in hunting and shooting sectors.

With inputs from WAM