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His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of Finance, formally opened the 16th Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship and the 15th Dubai International Horse Fair today – which are simultaneous events running at Dubai World Trade Centre, DWTC, from the 21st to the 23rd of March.

As two of the region’s most important Arabian equine platforms, the events will gather a host of global and regional equine industry players across every segment of the professional and recreational segments – from stable and horse owners, breeders, professionals and veterinarians, to service and care providers, specialist product providers, leisure riders and everyday horse enthusiasts.

Held over three days, the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship is a showcase and competition of the heritage, beauty and agility of the world’s finest Arabian horses, with prize money of US$ 4 million (AED 15 million) being awarded.