His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum opens Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship & Fair 2019 21.03.2019: The region ultimate events for Arabian thoroughbreds and the equine industry, kicks off today photo caption: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Opens DIHF 2019

The region ultimate events for Arabian thoroughbreds and the equine industry, kicks off today





photo caption: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Opens DIHF 2019




Families, aspirant riders and equestrian sport enthusiasts flock to experience pony show jumping activities, Arabian horse auction and a dedicated equestrian art gallery 




His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, today formally inaugurated the 16th Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship and the 15th Dubai International Horse Fair – simultaneous events running at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from the 21st to the 23rd of March.





photo caption: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum (in the middle) and H.H. Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum (on the left) with participants from Dubai Police at DIHF




As two of the region’s most important Arabian equine platforms, the co-located events will gather a host of global and regional equine industry players across every segment of the professional and recreational segments – from stable and horse owners, breeders, professionals and veterinarians, to service and care providers, specialist product providers, leisure riders and everyday horse enthusiasts.



Held over three days, the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship is a showcase and competition of the heritage, beauty and agility of the world’s finest Arabian horses, with prize money of US$ 4 million (AED 15 million).




photo caption: H.H. Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum (on the right) and H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum (in the Middle) and H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan (on the Left) with students from Zayed University at DIHF




“We thank His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai and His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, for their on-going support and patronage of the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship & Fair,” said Ziad Abdullah Galadari, Chairman, Higher Organising Committee of Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship.



“The Middle East is globally-recognised as an equestrian hub and world-class events hosted in the UAE continue to showcase the legendary grace, beauty, speed and power of Arabian thoroughbreds in an accessible, family-orientated environment.”



In addition to showcasing the region’s lucrative equine industry, the Dubai International Horse Fair will provide several exciting activities for families and the general public including an equestrian-themed Art Gallery, pony show jumping demonstrations, Spanish horse performances, a spectacular equestrian display including tent pegging by Dubai Police and riveting sessions with world renowned horse trainer Miguel Duarte among others.



Elsewhere, 100 Arabian horse breeds of best-in-class pedigree from local studs will go under the hammer at the Horse Auction for Arabian purebred horses. Held on Thursday, 21st March from 2pm to 8pm, the auction is anticipated to attract hundreds of prospective regional buyers.





photo caption: H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum (in the middle) and H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan (on the left) at DIHF



The Dubai International Horse Fair 2019 will be held in Za’abeel Halls 5 and 6 at Dubai World Trade Centre. Opening hours are 10am - 8pm on 21st March, 2pm – 8pm on 22nd March and 11 am – 8 pm on 23rd March. Admission is free of charge and open to trade visitors and the general public. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Pre-registration is now open at the show’s official website www.dihf.ae.








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