20 February 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE: National Geographic Al Arabiya, of Abu Dhabi Media Company, an official media sponsor of the event, participates in the ninth edition of Xposure, the International Photography Festival. Featuring over 400 photographers from 48 countries, the festival will be held from 20 to 26 February in the Aljada area of Sharjah,.
The participation underscores the ongoing commitment of Abu Dhabi Media Company to supporting international events hosted by the United Arab Emirates and highlights the Companie’s role in reinforcing the UAE’s position as a leading cultural and media hub, as well as a global destination for visual art creators. Additionally, it reflects the company dedication to delivering valuable content that caters for a diversified audience.
National Geographic Al Arabiya presents a photographic exhibition titled Falconry Across Borders, inspired by an article published in December 2018 issue of the magazine. The exhibition chronicles the journey of falconry, tracing its origins from the plains of Central Asia, through the Middle East, and into the Arabian Peninsula. It features a curated collection of photographs by renowned photographer Mustapha Azab, which captures the unique bond between a falconer and his falcon, while reflecting the rich cultural heritage that is linked to this ancient tradition.
The UAE has made significant contributions to safeguarding the cultural heritage of falconry, playing a central role in preserving and promoting the sport on a global scale. These efforts culminated in the inclusion of falconry on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Holding the first international falconry conference in 1976 is credited to the founding leader, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may his soul rest in peace, who was an internationally renowned falconer.
National Geographic Al Arabiya is a pan-Arab magazine published by Abu Dhabi Media Company since October 2010, in collaboration with the flagship National Geographic magazine, founded in 1888.
