Saudi Arabia to host final leg of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses

Saudi Arabia will host the 17th and final international round of the 32nd edition of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses, to be held at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Al Janadriyah, Riyadh.

This globally recognized racing is held under the generous patronage and directives of Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court. His guidance continues to play a pivotal role in developing Arabian horse racing worldwide, supporting owners and breeders across all countries, and strengthening the global presence and heritage of the purebred Arabian horse.

The Saudi leg welcomes elite Arabian horse studs, reaffirming once again the esteemed position of the precious cup and its significance to owners and breeders around the world.

The event also underscores the historic brotherhood that binds the UAE and Saudi Arabia and highlights the continuous growth of their shared partnerships and achievements.

The race is open to 4-year-old and older horses, contested over 1800m (dirt), featuring 24 distinguished runners from top Saudi studs, with a total prize purse of 1.5 Saudi riyals — positioning it among the most prominent Arabian horse races in the country.

The Saudi Leg of the President’s Cup promises to be fiercely competitive, featuring some of the region’s most prominent racehorses. Among the standout entries are Najeeb Al Zaman with a rating of 125, Mutawakkil Al Khalidiyah at 118, and Nadeem Al Molouk rated 121, alongside other top contenders including Anwar, Foudi Banih, Hasheem, and several of the strongest competitors from both the Saudi and international Arabian racing circuits. The race continues a proud tradition of excellence, following in the hoofprints of previous winners such as Tullab Al Khalidiyah (2018), Sakhr Al Khalidiyah (2019), Badour Athbah (2020), Hamdani Khalid Al Khalidiyah (2021), Taqdeer (2023), and Qaswarah Al Khalidiyah (2024), cementing the event’s status as a marquee fixture in the Arabian racing calendar.

Matar Suhail Al Yabhouni Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee of the UAE President’s Cup for Purebred Arabian Horses, stated: “We commend the directives and support of Sheikh Mansour, whose visionary leadership has propelled the President’s Cup to notable achievements across global racecourses. The Saudi round reflects the deep-rooted brotherhood and historical ties between the two nations and their shared commitment to advancing Arab heritage traditions. We also highlight the collective achievements that continue to grow between the UAE and Saudi Arabia.”

He added: “We take great pride in reaching the 17th and final international stop of this year’s series after accomplishing key objectives and executing the strategic plans set at the start of the season. We are equally proud of the strong participation of Saudi owners, breeders, and studs in this prestigious event, which is a clear indicator of the Cup’s value and standing within the global Arabian horse community.”