H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Deputy Royal of Dubai, UAE Minister of Finance and President of Dubai Health Authority witnessed the 5-days Royal Ascot Horse Racing held at Ascot, UK. During the festival, H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum the UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, was crowned winner of the mile G1 St James's Palace Stakes.

The festival was attended by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohamed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein, wife of the UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, a number of the Royal Family, Sheikhs, officials and fans.