The culmination of the Abu Dhabi International Arabian Horse Beauty Championship 2026 marked a stellar event where elite contenders were celebrated and recognized for their exceptional qualities. The festival, which took place over three exciting days, showcased breathtaking displays of Arabian steeds, offering a glimpse into the grace and beauty that define this cherished breed. The event was attended by dignitaries and horse enthusiasts from various countries, highlighting the championship’s international significance and prestige.
The event concluded yesterday at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island, featuring the Abu Dhabi International Arabian Horse Beauty Championship “Title Show.” The closing ceremony was attended by His Excellency Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Vice President of the Emirates Arabian Horse Association, who honored the judging panel of the championship. Also present were Dr. Sultan bin Salmeen Saeed Al Mansoori, Ambassador of Qatar to the UAE, Osama Amir Fadl, Assistant Undersecretary for the Industrial Accelerators Sector at the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, Dr. Ali bin Tamim, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Center for the Arabic Language, Mohammed Ahmed Al Harbi, Director General of the Emirates Arabian Horse Association, Peter Bond, President of the World Arabian Horse Organization “WAHO,” and Gorzalov Lasina, President of the European Arabian Horse Show Organization “ECAHO,” along with several horse enthusiasts from various countries.
The championship took place over three days, organized by the Emirates Arabian Horse Association, and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the European Arabian Horse Show Organization “ECAHO.” The total prize money amounted to nearly 4 million euros, reflecting the scale and importance of the event on the international championships level. The finals featured strong and exciting competitions, with the horses from Al Badayer Stables, owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, shining by winning a golden double out of six titles. Meanwhile, Al Shiraa, Dubai, and Al Hawajer Stables, along with Mohammed Sheikh Suleiman, each garnered one golden title.
The “Balma O” from Al Shiraa Stables won the golden title for yearling fillies, followed by “Muzan SH,” owned by Nasser Masfer Al Hajri, who took the silver title. “Selene Al Badayer,” owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, came in third and received the bronze title. “Ajiba Al Badayer,” also owned by Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, secured the gold for fillies, while “Sidra Al Ghazali” from Hanaya Stables took second place and the silver title, and the bronze went to “Di Niran” from Dubai Stables.
In the mares category, “A J Asay,” owned by Mohammed Sheikh Suleiman, won the gold title, followed by “A J Tareem” from Ajman Stables in second place, who received the silver title, while “I S Salma,” owned by Sheikh Abdullah bin Majid Al Qasimi, took the bronze title. “Jumran Al Hawajer,” owned by Ghanem Al Hajri, won the gold title for yearling colts, with “A J Hajes” from Ajman Stables in second place, receiving silver, and “Ranan Al Badayer,” owned by Adel Falakh, coming in third and taking the bronze. “Rashiq Al Badayer,” owned by Mohammed bin Saud Al Qasimi, claimed the top spot in the colt championship, winning the gold title, followed by “B V Shazan,” owned by Qing Wang, in second place, who received silver, while “Mahboub Al Shiraa” from Al Siraj Stables finished third and took the bronze.
In the stallions category, “D Siraaj” from Dubai Stables won the gold title, while “S T A High Voltage” from Al Wajba Stables came in second, taking silver, and “Al Aryam Shaklan” from Al Aryam Stables received the bronze title. The qualifying rounds preceded the finals, with the stallion “S T High Voltage” from Al Wajba Stables leading section “A” for stallions aged 4 years and above, scoring 92.05 points. It was followed by “D Shikhar” from Dubai Stables with 91.35 points, and “A J Siyaf” from Ajman Stables in third place with 91.00 points.
In section “B,” “Siraaj Al Bahiyah,” owned by Ali Ghanem Al Mazrouei, took first place with 91.40 points, while “Falakh Al Hawajer,” owned by Ghanem Al Hajri, came in second with 91.30 points. “Al Aryam Ashaq,” owned by Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, finished third with 91.20 points. The stallion “Al Aryam Shaklan” from Al Aryam Stables topped section “C” with 92.10 points, followed by “I K S Siraaj” from Hanaya Stables in second place with 91.91 points, while “A M S Al Fahd,” owned by Abdullah Ahmed Al Mudahka, finished third, scoring 91.10 points.
Leading section “D,” the final qualifying round, was “D Siraaj” from Dubai Stables, scoring 92.90 points. “Kashif Al Shaqab” from the Royal Cavalry of Oman took second place, while “I S Prince,” owned by Sheikh Abdullah bin Majid Al Qasimi, secured third place with 91.20 points. The closing ceremonies included artistic and heritage performances.