The Kingdom of Bahrain hosts the UAE International Cup for Arabian Horse Beauty, an esteemed competition organized by the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation in collaboration with the Emirates Arabian Horse Society. Scheduled for April 25-26 at the Bahrain International Endurance Village, this event is part of a global series aimed at promoting the significance of purebred Arabian horses and their heritage. This prestigious tournament highlights Bahrain’s dedication to preserving and showcasing this rich legacy on the international stage.
In light of this event, His Highness Sheikh Isa bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, President of the Bahrain Royal Equestrian and Endurance Federation, emphasized that hosting a round of the UAE International Cup for Arabian Horse Beauty signifies Bahrain’s prominent position and esteemed international reputation as a historical stronghold for purebred Arabian horses. He noted that the event reflects the positive impact of significant efforts led by His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Works and Youth Affairs, and His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, in enhancing Bahrain’s presence in the realm of Arabian horse care and sport.
Sheikh Isa expressed his deep appreciation for the exceptional efforts put forth by the United Arab Emirates in promoting Arabian horses, acknowledging the continuous support from His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court, which has firmly established the UAE as a leading global hub in this field. He also affirmed the royal federation’s commitment to utilizing all resources to ensure the success of this edition of the tournament, showcasing the grandeur of Arabian horses.
The first day of the competition is set to commence on Saturday at 4:30 PM, featuring several categories including yearling fillies (6A and 6B) and 2-3 year-old fillies (2A and 2B), along with mares aged four years and above (3A and 3B). The top contenders in each class will qualify for the finals, competing for titles in the yearling fillies, fillies, and mares categories.
Sheikh Isa also extended his gratitude to media outlets for their role in covering the federation’s activities. He acknowledged the key contributions of sponsors such as Babco Energy, Bank of Bahrain and Kuwait, and many others who play a vital role in the event’s success. With this year’s UAE International Cup for Arabian Horse Beauty, Bahrain continues to foster a vibrant equestrian culture that honors the heritage of Arabian horses, ensuring that they remain a significant part of the nation’s history and that of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.