Ammar bin Humaid witnesses the launch of the 23rd edition of the Ajman Arabian Horse Championship

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman, His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, witnessed the launch of the 23rd edition of the Ajman Arabian Horse Championship, in the Al Jurf 2 area.

The tournament is held with the support and follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, while its competitions are organized under the supervision of the Emirates Arabian Horse Association, with the participation of 302 horses of the purest purebred Arabian breeds, representing the elite of owners and the most prominent stables at the state level, and its competitions continue until next Sunday.

His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi stressed that the launch of the twenty-third edition of the Ajman Arabian Horse Championship 2026 represents a renewed occasion to celebrate the authenticity of the Arabian horse, and to evoke the values ​​of equestrianism rooted in the conscience of the Emirates, as a cultural heritage that combines beauty and pride in identity, and reflects a deep connection between man, his land, and his history.

His Highness expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to the wise leadership, represented by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, may God protect him, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, Head of the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Arabian Horse Association, for their generous patronage and continued interest in equestrian sports. The support it represents makes the UAE a global beacon in this field.

His Highness the Crown Prince of Ajman appreciated the constant care and unlimited support of His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman, stressing that his sound guidance formed the solid foundation that enabled the emirate to embrace the purest breeds of purebred Arabian horses, and display their beauty and authenticity within tournaments that established Ajman’s position on the equestrian map.

His Highness pointed out that the championship embodies a cultural and humanitarian message that goes beyond the framework of competition, as it reflects the emirate’s keenness to preserve the authentic Arab heritage, and to deepen the connection with the Arabian horse, which has remained present in the history of the region, and a place of pride in the Arab and Islamic heritage, with the connotations of chivalry and nobility it carries.

His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi praised the efforts of local companies and institutions in the Emirate of Ajman, the work of the organizing committee, and the professional role of the media, stressing that the integration of these efforts contributed to establishing the tournament as an annual forum that brings together owners, breeders, and lovers of Arabian horses in an atmosphere that reflects the authenticity of Emirati hospitality.

His Highness concluded his statement by wishing success to all participants, and welcoming the guests of the emirate, expressing his hope that everyone will find the Ajman Arabian Horse Championship 2026 a rich and enjoyable experience, reflecting the spirit of high-end competition, and confirming Ajman’s continued performance of its cultural and sporting mission in a manner befitting the status of Arabian horses in the conscience of the nation.

The tournament included a heritage market that was one of the most prominent public attractions, providing an integrated family cultural experience that included heritage artifacts and handicrafts, in addition to live artistic and popular events, cafes and hospitality areas, with commemorative prizes being distributed to visitors, in addition to a military band display and fireworks, in an atmosphere that reflected the authenticity of heritage and the spirit of equestrianism.