{
  "id": 5610831,
  "title": "A symbol of strength and nobility: Arabian salukis show off their skills at Adihex",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/a-symbol-of-strength-and-nobility-arabian-salukis-show-off-their",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T18:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/09/04/arabian-saluki-adihex-2026-uae-heritage-bedouin-culture/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition, Arabian salukis demonstrated their remarkable speed and endurance. These slender, graceful sighthounds originated about 8,000 years ago and were once relied upon by nomadic desert tribes for hunting gazelles and hares. Abdeljalal Smina, a Moroccan dog trainer at Delma Kennel, has had salukis by his side since birth. He notes that the breed's innate instinct for high-speed chases remains strong, causing them to chase at nearly 70kph. The Arabian Saluki Centre, established in 2001, is dedicated to preserving pure Arabian bloodlines and offers microchipping, specialized healthcare, training, and official pedigrees for the dogs. The center aims to protect the saluki breed so future generations can celebrate its legacy. In the UAE, the saluki remains a symbol of strength and nobility, with the Emirates Falconers' Club announcing the inaugural Arabian Saluki Championship for November in Al Ain and Al Dhafra. This championship will include races of varying distances and an Arabian saluki beauty contest. Majed Al Mansouri, secretary-general of the Emirates Falconers' Club, highlights the championship as a significant step in developing this heritage sport and making it more accessible for newcomers. The largest Adihex exhibition to date emphasizes direct engagement and hands-on activations to preserve the UAE's rich hunting, equestrian, and cultural heritage traditions.",
  "summary": "Blink and you'll miss it: Arabian salukis are one of the fastest breeds in the world, and their speed and endurance were put to the test at the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition on Friday. Quiet, gentle and independent, salukis are slender, graceful sighthounds with long, narrow heads and deep chests built for explosive sprinting. Abdeljalal Smina, Moroccan dog trainer at…",
  "key_points": [
    "Arabian salukis showcase speed and endurance at Adihex.",
    "Breed originated 8,000 years ago, prized by desert tribes.",
    "UAE championship aims to preserve and develop saluki heritage."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "title": "A symbol of strength and nobility: Arabian salukis show off their skills at Adihex",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/a-symbol-of-strength-and-nobility-arabian-salukis-show-off-their-5613544",
        "published": "2026-09-04T18:00:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}