Stage set for UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses in Egypt

Egypt will host the 15th round of the 32nd edition of the UAE President’s Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses, which will take place at Gezira Equestrian Club in Cairo on Saturday.

The prestigious Cup races are held under the patronage and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, whose continued vision and support have been instrumental in advancing the global Purebred Arabian horse racing industry and empowering owners and breeders around the world.

The Egyptian round embodies the strong historical and brotherly relations between the UAE and Egypt, and stands as one of the most prominent and valuable Arabian horse races ever held in the country — a clear reflection of the UAE’s commitment to supporting the Arabian horse and nurturing everyone who contributes to the success and growth of this noble sport.

The 15th round of the UAE President’s Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses in Egypt will feature seven races, with the participation of 59 horses representing some of the finest stables in the country — a testament to the remarkable engagement of Egyptian owners and breeders with the Cup year after year.

The main race, held over 1600 meters, will see a strong field of competitors including: Bareeq Al Amal, Monadel Saafan, Fahd Al Ameen, Deban Al Tahawia, Rawi, and Al Mashhoor, representing the elite of Egyptian Purebred Arabian horses.

The festival programme also features six exciting supporting races. The Mubadala Cup for Egyptian Purebred Arabian Fillies (1400m) will see entries including Fahed Akhnaton, Hamas, Barq Badrawi, Kawashi, Omeir Saafan, Haddaf, Doha Al Tahawia, Anwar Nourhan, and Jarah Al Wadi Nourhan. The Abu Dhabi Sports Council Cup for Egyptian Purebred Arabian Colts (1400m) features Al-Mougy (Al-Ahram Stables), Haddaf Bandar, Al-Awo Barham, Ghulam Badrawi, Al Helm Al Masry, Shaddad Troy, Badr Al-Fustat, Frankel, Al-Qadi, Shams Al-Huwaiti, and Misk Al-Tahawia. The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi Cup for Egyptian Purebred Arabian Fillies (1300m) includes Mared Akhnaton, Ghali Al-Amer, Siraj Badrawi, Ibn Al-Balad, and Farida Bandar. In the Al Masaood Cup for Egyptian Purebred Arabian Colts (1400m), entries are Sultan Hamdoun, Dayman Amer, Mansour Misr, Qutuz Badrawi, Rayan Rabab, Bahr Al-Zaki, Namoura Al-Tahawia, and Samira Saafan. The Al Dhafra Cup for Egyptian Purebred Arabian Fillies (1300m) will feature Yadoum Al-Ezz, Kayan, Zaher Al-Badu, Maqbool Akhnaton, Tahi Al-Fareeda, Sand Al-Awsieh, Magasser Badrawi, Rasheeq Al-Hamad, Durrah Al-Tahawia, and Rahma Badrawi. Finally, the Abu Dhabi Cup for Egyptian Purebred Arabian Colts (1400m) will showcase Haris Al Ameen, Al-Habib, Bashar Saafan, Embabi Bandar, Mabrouka Saafan, Fath Taybah, Areem, Akher Jamal, Saif Al-Samaida, and Dahman Basharah.

Musallam Al Amri, member of the Higher Organizing Committee of the UAE President’s Cup Series for Purebred Arabian Horses, said: “Hosting the 15th round of the Cup in Egypt reflects its deep-rooted historical significance and symbolizes the strong brotherly ties between the UAE and Egypt in supporting and celebrating the legacy of the Arabian horse.”

He added: “The directives and continuous support of Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan form the cornerstone of the Cup’s success, which has today become the foremost international platform for Purebred Arabian horse racing.

“We take great pride in the Egyptian leg, which each year showcases outstanding participation and a truly festive atmosphere that honors the prestige of this valuable Cup.”

Amri further emphasized the committee’s dedication to supporting Egyptian owners and breeders, offering them this exceptional event to encourage wider participation across all race categories. He noted that the UAE President’s Cup Series continues to carry its noble mission, to preserve the heritage and identity of the Purebred Arabian horse and promote its global prominence.