emirates7 - The Fujairah International Arabian Horse Championship, the inaugural event of the Fujairah Equestrian Championships, will begin on Thursday and run until December 21st at the Fujairah Fort Arena.
Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, the championship will feature over 300 Arabian horses from stables and equestrian federations worldwide.
A distinguished panel of Arab and international judges will oversee the competitions, which are expected to attract large audiences from both the UAE and beyond.
Dr. Ahmed Hamdan Al Zeyoudi, Chairman of the Higher Committee of Fujairah Equestrian Championships, emphasized during a press conference at Fujairah Fort on Tuesday that months of careful planning had prepared the event for success. He highlighted the importance of the championship in preserving equestrian traditions, which are integral to Arab cultural heritage, while also promoting them to a global audience.
The total prize pool for the championship is AED 4 million, in addition to the prestigious Golden Sword of Fujairah award. Furthermore, one of the event sponsors is offering 20 travel tickets to Egypt through a raffle for attendees.
Dr. Al Zeyoudi also noted that this year’s competition will feature some of the most renowned colts, including top-ranking horses from international equestrian events, further establishing Fujairah as a leading hub for Arabian horse breeding and competitions during the UAE and Gulf equestrian season.
Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, the championship will feature over 300 Arabian horses from stables and equestrian federations worldwide.
A distinguished panel of Arab and international judges will oversee the competitions, which are expected to attract large audiences from both the UAE and beyond.
Dr. Ahmed Hamdan Al Zeyoudi, Chairman of the Higher Committee of Fujairah Equestrian Championships, emphasized during a press conference at Fujairah Fort on Tuesday that months of careful planning had prepared the event for success. He highlighted the importance of the championship in preserving equestrian traditions, which are integral to Arab cultural heritage, while also promoting them to a global audience.
The total prize pool for the championship is AED 4 million, in addition to the prestigious Golden Sword of Fujairah award. Furthermore, one of the event sponsors is offering 20 travel tickets to Egypt through a raffle for attendees.
Dr. Al Zeyoudi also noted that this year’s competition will feature some of the most renowned colts, including top-ranking horses from international equestrian events, further establishing Fujairah as a leading hub for Arabian horse breeding and competitions during the UAE and Gulf equestrian season.