Objectives

The objectives of Mohamed bin Zayed Falconry and Desert Physiognomy School are:

• Impart the principles and proper practices of Arab falconry in future generations;
• Demonstrate the unique nature of Arab falconry in the UAE, the Arabian Peninsula and the Arab World at the national, regional and international levels;
• Promote the sustainable traditions of Arab falconry;
• Spread the principles and ethics of Arab falconry internationally through training falconers from all over the world;
• Offer training to young generations on the basic and sound principles of Arab falconry, including falcon training, hunting, feeding, diseases and disease prevention, and behavior;
• Consolidate the traditional nature of falconry, and present it as an important heritage and cultural front for Abu Dhabi;
• Support the international efforts to preserve falconry as an intangible heritage and a dynamic art, by raising awareness of falconry preservation and sustainability at local, regional and international levels;
• Educate and introduce students to legislation and policies for falconry preservation and sustainability;
• Carry out research and studies on falconry heritage in the Arab World;
• Maintain the Arab falconry archive and promote this historic heritage at local, regional and international forums.