The Ruler of Ajman and his Crown Prince witness the conclusion of the Ajman Arabian Horse Championship 2026

His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman, and His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, witnessed this evening, Sunday, the conclusion of the 23rd edition of the Ajman Arabian Horse Championship 2026, which was held in the Al Jurf 2 area.

His Highness the Ruler of Ajman expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation for the wise leadership of the UAE, represented by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, “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 State, Deputy Prime Minister, Head of the Presidential Cabinet, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Arabian Horse Association, and their fellow owners. Their Highnesses the Sheikhs, Rulers of the Emirates, for their continued support for equestrian sports, and their constant keenness to preserve the legacy of the Arabian horse and enhance its status as an integral part of the country’s national and cultural identity.

His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi stressed that the Ajman Arabian Horse Championship represents a space to celebrate purebred Arabian horses, based on their deep place in the history of the region and the conscience of its people, and the noble values ​​they carry that have accompanied the Emirati person through generations.

His Highness said: “Arabian horses are not just a beauty that is displayed in the field. Rather, they are part of our memory, present in the details of our history and our lives. Our interest in this tournament stems from our belief that preserving horses is preserving identity and the legacy that we cherish and are keen to keep alive and renewed.”

His Highness the Ruler of Ajman added, “The wide participation witnessed in the 23rd edition, and the advanced organizational and technical level, reflects the great efforts that have been made, and the confidence of the owners and breeders in the status of Ajman and its supportive environment for equestrian sports.”

His Highness pointed out that “the tournament has gone beyond the framework of competition, to become a community and family forum, bringing together families and heritage lovers in a friendly atmosphere that expresses the spirit of Ajman, and reflects its image as an emirate that is proud of its authenticity and progress in a contemporary spirit.”

For his part, His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi said: “Today we conclude the 23rd edition of the Ajman Arabian Horse Championship, and we are proud of the honorable image it presented for equestrianism in the UAE, and the elaborate organization it reflected, the sophisticated competitions, and the presence that confirms the status that this championship has reached as an annual date awaited by horse owners and lovers of purebred Arabian camels.”

His Highness added: “We extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to our wise leadership in the UAE for the continuous support it gives to equestrian sports, a support that has made our country a role model in preserving this authentic Arab heritage and enhancing its status at various levels.”

His Highness the Crown Prince of Ajman continued: “We value the generous and continuous support of His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ajman, whose patronage and direct interest since its inception this tournament has enjoyed, and whose directives and vision have had a great impact in consolidating its course and enhancing its presence.”

His Highness pointed out that “the Ajman Arabian Horse Championship has become an annual forum that brings together owners, breeders, and horse lovers, due to the continuous development it witnesses in the level of organization, judging, and participation, and the remarkable convergence in levels that reflects the great effort made by horse breeders in caring for purebred Arabian breeds.”

His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi thanked and appreciated the organizing committee, the sponsors, the national cadres, the equestrian clubs, the media, and everyone who contributed to the success of this edition, and appreciated the participation of the owners, breeders and exhibitors, stressing that the Ajman Arabian Horse Championship will continue its journey as a space of beauty and authenticity, and a bridge that connects the ancient past with the renewed present.

His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi honored the sponsors of the tournament, and Sheikh Ahmed bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, representative of His Highness the Ruler of Ajman for Administrative and Financial Affairs, honored the tournament’s technical committee, the arbitration committee, the disciplinary committee, and the exhibition arena. Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, head of the Municipality and Planning Department in Ajman, also honored the winners of the tournament.

The closing ceremony, which was held under the patronage of His Highness the Ruler of Ajman, and under the supervision and supervision of His Highness the Crown Prince of Ajman, was attended by Sheikh Ahmed bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Representative of His Highness the Ruler of Ajman for Administrative and Financial Affairs, Sheikh Rashid bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Municipality and Planning Department, His Excellency Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Arabian Horse Association, Sheikh Saqr bin Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Sheikh Ahmed bin Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi and Sheikh Mohammed bin Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, a number of sheikhs, and His Excellency Mohammed Ahmed Al Harbi, Director General of the Emirates Arabian Horse Association, along with members of the Supreme Committee organizing the tournament, and a number of heads and directors of departments in the Emirate of Ajman.

The closing ceremony included artistic paintings that embodied the depth of the authentic Emirati heritage, highlighted pride in deep-rooted Arab values, and highlighted the deep-rooted position that Arabian horses occupy in the conscience of the people of the Emirates. The events included folkloric performances inspired by popular heritage, in addition to a distinctive display of Arabian horses to the beat of Emirati songs, while fireworks lit up the sky of the emirate in a majestic festive scene, giving the conclusion of the tournament an aspect that reflects the UAE’s pride in its heritage and the beauty of its purebred Arabian horses.

The final day’s competitions, in the stallion category “4 years and above (A)”, resulted in the stallion Ramz Al Yah, owned by Mohammed Ahmed Abdul Latif Ahmed Al Ali, winning first place and obtaining a score of 92.6. In second place was Nanga Parbat SW, obtaining a score of 91.6, owned by Adel Omar Mohammed Ahmed Al Marzouqi, and in third place, M Hamad, obtaining a score of 91.3, owned by Ahmed Hamad Suleiman Al Mutala’i Al Yamahi.

In the stallion category “4 years and above (B), E.S. Wadi, owned by Sheikh Abdullah bin Majid Al Qasimi, took first place with a score of 91.7. In second place came the stallion Fahd Yas, owned by Bakheet Saeed Bakhit Nobi Al Ketbi, with a score of 91, and in third place was Al Aryam Lovers, owned by Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, with a score of 90.8.

In the stallion category “4 years and above (C), first place was won by D. Gibran, owned by Ali Yousef Abdullah Fadli, with a score of 91.8. In second place was D. Mashji, by Ras Al Khaimah Arabian Horse Stud, with a score of 91.6, and in third place was D. Shaddad, owned by Saeed Obaid Muhammad Abdullah Al Rashidi, with a score of 91.

In the Falawat Championship, the gold medal was won by Palma O Al Shiraa Stables, the silver medal was won by ID Hayat, owned by Faisal Abdullah Mohammed Shaaban Al Shehhi, and the bronze medal was won by the horse Durrat Al Zubair, owned by Sheikh Abdullah Khaled Abdullah Mohammed Al Thani.

In the filly championship, the filly Sheikha Al-Yah won the gold medal for the owner Mohammed Ahmed Abdul Latif Ahmed Al Ali, the silver medal was won by Joud Al-Bahia for the Ras Al Khaimah Stud for Arabian horses, and the bronze medal was won by RK Nadra for the Al-Jawaher Stud for Arabian horses.

In the mares championship, the gold medal was won by AJ Asay, owned by Mohammed Sheikh Sulaiman, the silver medal was won by MZ Rafqiya, owned by Khalifa Abdullah Mohammed Thani Al Nuaimi, and the bronze medal was won by Giselle Al Sheraa, owned by Al Sheraa Stables.

The results of the Al-Aflaa A.S. Championship will be published. Ghanem, owned by Sheikh Abdullah bin Majid Al Qasimi, silver won by FVI Exagobor, owned by Nayla Hayek, and bronze won by Munadi Al Zubair, owned by Sheikh Sultan Muhammad Abdullah Muhammad Ali Al Thani.

In the colts championship, the gold was won by Mahboob Al Shiraa for Al Shiraa Stables, the silver was won by Al Aryam Al Ruwais, owned by Sheikh Yas bin Hamdan bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and the bronze was won by Shamil Al Zubair, owned by Sheikh Fahd Mohammed Abdullah Mohammed Al Thani.

He won the gold medal in the Di Gibran Stallions Championship, owned by Ali Yousef Abdullah Fadli, the silver went to Ramz Al Yah, owned by Mohammed Ahmed Abdul Latif Ahmed Al Ali, and the bronze went to Di Mashji, owned by Ras Al Khaimah Stud for Arabian Horses.

In the special awards, he won the title of the leading horse of the Emirates, Estonia, owned by Yousef Ahmed Abdul Latif Ahmed Al Ali, with a score of 92.8. Estonia also won the title of the winning horse with the most points and owned by a citizen of the Emirates, with a score of 92.8, while Al Shiraa Stables won the title of the leading farm in the championship.