Mansour bin Zayed attends Arabian Horse Championship in Doha

December 06, 2025 / 7:49 PM

Sharjah 24 – WAM: His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, attended the World Arabian Horse Championship Supreme Qatar 2025 – Global Champions Arabians Tour in Doha, Qatar, alongside several sheikhs, leading Arabian horse owners, and equestrian enthusiasts.

Praise for championship organisation

His Highness Sheikh Mansour praised the organisation of the championship and its distinguished international participation, highlighting Qatar’s significant progress in the sports sector and wishing the country continued advancement and prosperity across all fields.

Championship details

The event featured 70 horses from 10 countries, which qualified through international rounds held in the Gulf, Europe, and the Americas. With a prize pool of €4.9 million, the championship underscores the scale and global standing of the competition.

Cultural and historical significance

The championship represents a pivotal milestone in the Horses Tour, bringing together elite winners from international rounds in a competition rich in cultural and historical significance, rooted in Arabian horse heritage.

Accompanying delegation

Sheikh Mansour was accompanied by Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Tahnoun Al Nahyan, Adviser to the UAE President; Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Chairman of the National Anti-Narcotics Authority; and Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, Minister of State.

Arrival in Doha

His Highness Sheikh Mansour arrived in Doha earlier in the day and was received at Doha International Airport by Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, Personal Representative of the Amir of Qatar.