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Mohammed bin Rashid is witnessing an evening "Dubai World Cup" The 29 emphasizes the unique position of the event among the global horse races

Mohammed bin Rashid:
• “The great global interest in the Dubai World Cup activities reflects the distinguished position that the UAE has reached in various sectors.”

• “Equestrian will remain one of our national identities and the means of our civilized communication with the world, and a bridge that reaches our glorious past with our promising future.”

• “Dubai World Cup reflects the position of Dubai as a city that makes the future, welcomes the world and establishes its position as a leading world center for horse industry and racing.”

– Hamdan bin Mohammed crowned Al -Jawad Hut Show with the title of the 29th edition of the Dubai World Cup.

Dubai, April 5/ WAM/ His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, “may God bless him”, witnessed today (Saturday) competitions of the twenty -ninth edition of the “Dubai World Cup” in the international “field” field, and next to him, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Maktoum For the ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance.

On this occasion, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that the great global interest in the activities of the Dubai World Cup since its inception in 1996 reflects the distinguished position that the UAE has reached in various sectors, including the sports sector, and confirms its leadership in all fields, as the UAE has become a global horse racing center thanks to its advanced infrastructure, professional organization and international partnerships that bring together the elite of owners, trainees and horsemen from different Throughout the world.

His Highness said: “We are proud of the unique position occupied by the Dubai World Cup between horse races worldwide, whether in terms of financial value, technical level or media momentum … The Dubai World Cup is no longer only a sports event, but it has become a global platform in which the cultures of the world meet, and aspirations compete in an atmosphere of excellence and professional organization to reflect Dubai’s position as a city that makes the future and welcomes the world. Our message from this global event is that sport collects Peoples are close to distances, and that horsemanship will remain one of the pillars of our national identity and the means of our civilized communication with the world, and a bridge that reaches our glorious past with our promising future.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum expressed his welcome to the Dubai World Horse Cup guests in its 29th edition, stressing that this ancient event continues to consolidate its position as one of the most prominent international sporting events, combining on the field of the elite horses and knights and trainers in competitions that embody the finest concepts of excellence and challenge.

His Highness praised the efforts of the team that contributed to making this event an exceptional annual occasion that enhances cooperation and rapprochement between different peoples and establishes Dubai’s position as a leading global center for horse industry and racing.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who won the Dubai World Cup title, won by the horse “Hut Show” led by the knight Florent Jiro and the supervision of coach Brad Cox to his owner and two Qatari races, after winning the main run that was held on the field of “Midan” sponsored by “Emirates Airlines” for a distance of 2000 meters and competed with 11 horses, and its prizes amounted to 12 million dollars.

He attended the evening of the Dubai World Cup, His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the second deputy governor of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, His Highness Sheikh Majid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
The evening was also attended by Sheikh Rashid Bin Dalmouk Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Horse Racing Club, a number of elders and dignitaries, and a group of horse owners, educators and horse racing lovers from around the world.

The competitions of the 29th edition of the Dubai World Cup 2025 witnessed the participation of the best and most powerful horses globally, dating back to a constellation of the most important and most prominent owner, horse breeders and coaches with the participation of the most skilled horsemen in the world, and 102 horses from 13 countries competed in 9 runs with a total prizes of $ 30.5 million, including 12 million dollars for the ninth main run “Dubai World Cup”.
It is noteworthy that the Dubai International Horse Racing Cup was launched in 1996 and held its first edition competitions on the Nad Al -Sheba Ranks in Dubai, as a fruit for the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to make Dubai a kiss for international athletes, especially in the horse racing level.

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