20% increase in prizes for Jebel Ali Racecourse races

Jebel Ali Racecourse announced that the new season of Jebel Ali Racecourse 2025-2026, whose activities will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, during the period from November 1 to March 8, 2026, will witness an increase in the total value of race prizes by 20% compared to last year’s session, in addition to organizing 11 evenings and a group of major major tournaments, in a move aimed at raising the level of competition and encouraging active participation from owners. horses, And developing the quality of racing to reflect the UAE’s position as a global destination for horse sports.

This came during the press conference, which was held today at the Jumeirah Emirates Towers Hotel, in the presence of Board Member and Director General of the Emirates Horse Racing Authority, Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, and Director General of Jebel Ali Racecourse Mohammed Al Ahmad, along with a number of officials, representatives of supporting bodies, media figures, and a crowd of those interested in horse racing in the country.

Jebel Ali Racecourse revealed the launch of the “Daem” program, the first of its kind in the world, which is designed to ensure sustainable support for horse owners. The program relies on an innovative incentive system that aims to encourage the effective participation of horse owners in various races, by adding new rewards to the official prizes for specific races, and covering different categories, including young horses (two and three years old) and horses that have not previously won, which contributes to raising the level of competition. Competition and developing the quality of racing.