Caracal, a regional leader in high-performance small arms and an entity of UAE-based EDGE Group, will be showcasing its latest line of commercial pistols, luxury hunting rifles and ammunition, at the upcoming Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2025).

 

A key annual event celebrating traditional Emirati heritage and culture, ADIHEX 2025 kicks off on August 30 and l run until September 7 at the ADNEC Centre in Abu Dhabi.

 

The event will showcase a diverse range of activities and exhibits related to hunting, equestrian sports, and outdoor lifestyle.

 

Caracal is back at the event as a weaponry sponsor, making its 18th appearance. 

 

During the event, Caracal will showcase their latest line of UAE-made commercial pistols and rifles, in addition to small-calibre ammunition from their subsidiary Caracal Light Ammunition (CLA), the UAE’s sole ammunition producer, said the EDGE entity in its statement. 

 

High-end hunting rifles will also be on show from Merkel, Caracal’s German subsidiary with over 100 years of experience in producing perfectly balanced, luxury hunting rifles, it stated.

 

CEO Hamad Al Ameri said: "ADIHEX 2025 offers Caracal an ideal opportunity to deepen our affinity with the region’s growing sports shooting and hunting communities. This year, we are set to showcase the latest advancements in precision commercial firearms and bespoke hunting rifles."

 

"From high-performance 9x19mm pistols to one-of-a-kind rifles, and locally produced ammunition, Caracal’s display is aimed at highlighting how the UAE is at the cutting-edge of small arms technology while embracing the nation’s rich heritage and history," he stated.

 

In line with celebrating the UAE’s heritage, Caracal will display three distinct Merkel Helix Deluxe VIP hunting rifles, featuring unique hand-engraved motifs, including an Arabian horse, the Al Jaheli Fort, the Dubai Skyline on the rifle action.

 

"Hunting rifles on display from Merkel will include the Helix Speedster, Helix Black, Helix Noblesse, the K5 single-shot rifle, the Jaeger bolt-action rifle, Anschütz hunting rifles, and over-and-under-barrelled rifles," explained Al Ameri. 

 

Various versions of Liwa Arms’ Chayeh Z20 will also be on display, in addition to the Chayeh Z22 ‘Saktoon’, and Caracal’s 2011 pistol in a range of configurations, he added.-TradeArabia News Service