Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance inaugurated the activities of the 9th edition of Dubai International Horse Championship, at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

 

At the three-day Championship, the Middle East’s largest equine exhibition was held. More than 200 exhibitors from 35 countries participated, with eight new countries, including Australia, Bahrain, Belgium, Holland, Italy, New Zealand, Portugal and Sweden, joining countries as far afield as Argentina, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg and the United States.

 

"We thank Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum for his ongoing support. Dubai International Horse Fair is the leading platform for all segments of the equestrian industry. There is no doubt that the passion for horses arises from this region, and the show provides the ideal business networking and trading arena for each and every sector of the industry," said Abdulla Qassem, Board Member – Higher Organizing Committee of Dubai International Horse Fair and Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship.

 

"With fine art exhibitions, a heritage village and an equestrian fashion show for horse and rider, Dubai International Horse Fair was a great weekend out for the leisure and professional riders and those who wanted to see the finest Arabian Horses competing in the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship," Qassem added.