Rabat (WAM)
His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the State, Deputy Prime Minister, Chief of the Presidential Cabinet and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Arabian Horse Association and under the patronage of the Sheikh. Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan, Vice-Chairman of the Association’s Board of Directors, the Arabian horse camel won the eighth Emirati World Cup championship in the 2024 season, which was hosted by the Kingdom of Morocco. success from all aspects of the organization, the public and the media, due to the high demand to participate in it.
The championship, held at the National Institute of Horses of Prince Moulay El Hassan in Dar es Salaam, Rabat, on the last two days, Saturday and Sunday, saw an excellent participation of owners and breeders from the sister kingdom of Morocco. 170 horses belonging to 42 owners.
They participated in the championship competitions and the winning horses were crowned by Al Asri Saeed Al Dhaheri, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to the UAE and Mohammed Ahmed Al Harbi, CEO of the Emirates Arabian Horse Association.
In the filly championship, the gold title was won by Tahar Bemzagh’s “Taysir Qotbiyya”, who finished second, and the silver title, “Raida Bouznika”, by Bouznika’s Royal Stud, while the bronze title was won by “Russell MA”, by Mohamed Atouani. .
Mohamed Al-Atwani’s “Hikma MA” won the gold title in mares, and was runner-up and won the silver title, “Flodia de Lafon” by Zainab Al-Tawsi, while “Wina IA” won the bronze title. Mohamed Al-Atwani.
The gold title of purses went to “Salsabil BM” of Mahdi bin Al-Faqih, who finished second and won the silver title, “Burj Al-Arab MA” of Muhammad Al-Atwani and “Wasim Al-Aseel” of Jamaa. Al-Ghazlani came in third and won the bronze title.
Mohsen Bouzoubaa’s “AP Badr” won the gold horse title, followed by Taher Bemzagh’s “The Prince IA” in second place, while “Mrsal Al Shaqab” won the bronze title for Royal Stud in Bouznica.
Mohammed Ahmed Al-Harbi expressed his delight at the success of the Moroccan Championship and the wide impact it has had on owners and breeders, stressing that the championship is a significant addition to the Cup’s journey, continuing to provide great support to owners, breeders and Arabians. equestrian positions in all continents of the world, according to His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Chief of the Presidential Cabinet, Chairman of the Board of Directors and support. Emirates Arabian Horse Association, and the continuation of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Association’s Board of Directors.
Al-Harbi praised the technical and organizational level of the eighth championship, especially because Morocco is one of the countries that pays a lot of attention to the breeding and production of Arabian horses, in addition to the great cooperation between the UAE and its sister Kingdom. Moroccan and strategic agreements and partnerships aimed at developing Arabian horse activities as a whole.
He added that the success of the first edition of the Emirates World Cup of Arabian Horses in various countries reflects the high status of the UAE and its key role in raising the status of Arabian horses and preserving their breeds.
