The Sheikh Zayed Falconry Library seeks to preserve historical falconry treasures and safeguard the tradition for generations to come.
Visit Sheikh Zayed Falconry LibraryAt the heart of the mission of the MEFA is the identification, digitisation and exploration of historical Arabic falconry literature to safeguard and share the cultural heritage of Arab falconry. By assembling digital records of historical manuscripts related to Arab falconry, MEFA seeks to create a vital repository of falconry heritage.
Visit Digital ArchiveMEFA is a project in which the preservation and documentation of tangible heritage, the manuscripts, are inextricably linked to the safeguarding of intangible heritage, the stories they tell. By identifying and exploring the manuscripts, the project connects past history to present falconry practices for the benefit of future generations.
Learn MoreTo ensure that researchers, academics, falconers, and future generations embrace and perpetuate falconry practices, the Fund is committed to falconry preservation and the continuation of traditions through initiatives such as MEFA.
Mohamed Bin Zayed Raptor conservation fund