Introduction

The opening of the Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Falconry and Desert Physiognomy School was announced during the 3rd International Festival of Falconry held in the UAE in the presence of many world falconers representing 82 countries. This initiative forms part of the efforts made to preserve the authentic heritage of the United Arab Emirates, deepen communication between the present and the past, commemorate the achievements of the pioneering falconer Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan (RIP) and his original approach to preserve and pass down falconry to the coming generations.