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Strong field of riders chase six 4WD cars up for grabs on 120-km National Day Endurance ride on Saturday
CEN 120-km National Day Endurance Cup press conference

Some of the riders from the world along with a strong field of riders from the UAE will line-up the CEN 120-km National Day Endurance Cup to mark the celebrations of the 45th anniversary of the country’s National Day at the Emirates International Endurance Village in Al Wathba on Saturday, December 3.

The event is held under the directives of HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs as part of the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival and sponsored by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council.

"We are celebrating the 45th anniversary of the UAE’s National Day and on this occasion, we are delighted to provide plenty of good news for the riders who take part in the ride,” said Mr. Adnan Sultan Al Nuaimi, Director General of the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, addressing a press conference on Thursday.

“Six brand new 4WD cars will be up for grabs for the first six riders who take part in this prestigious event in the UAE’s domestic endurance calendar,” Al Nuami said.

Ms. Lara Sawaya, Executive Director of the HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival, Chairperson of the Int’l Federation of Horse Racing Academies (IFHRA) and Chairperson of Ladies & Apprentice Racing Committees in the International Federation of Arabian Horse Racing Authorities (IFAHR) said, “The ride will be run in four phases of 40kms, 35kms, 25kms and 20kms. This ride is very prestigious and will be held in keeping with the festive and celebratory mood that the UAE is in as it marks its 45th anniversary.”

Dr. Abdulla Al Raisi, Director General of the National Archives congratulated the wise leadership and the citizens and residents of the UAE on the occasion saying “the ‘National Day’ is not an event to mark and join the streets festivals, but a moment to come close to ourselves and know the amount of contribution we have made for the development and prosperity of the nation.”

Nadim Lahad, once again reiterated the determination of the Emirates airlines to support the Festival which carries the image of the modern UAE to the world besides promoting the history and heritage of the Arabs.

CEN 120-km National Day Endurance Cup press conference

Najla Nasser delivered an emotional speech on behalf of the National Feed and Flour Production Company and renewed the strong and firm stand of the company behind the Festival.

Niyaz Thameen thanked HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan for giving Omeir Travels the opportunity to show their support to the efforts of the Festival.

Ahmed Saeed Almarzouqi spoke on behalf of the Judicial Department saying that the 45th anniversary of the National Day is a great opportunity to come together in order to tell the story of development and prosperity of the UAE over the years.

The HH Sheikh Mansoor Bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival is sustained by the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority and coordinated by Abu Dhabi Sports Council, with National Feed and Flour Production and Marketing Co. LLC as associate sponsors, IPIC as Strategic Partner, The  National Archives as the official partner and Emirates airline as the official carriers, in cooperation with Emirates Racing Authority, IFAHR, Emirates Arabian Horse Society, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, General Authority of Youth and Sports Welfare  and sponsored by Al Aweer Stables, Ayadii LLC, Global United Veterinary Services LLC, Bloom, Petromal, Rise General Trading Co. LLC, Hayatna, Wathba Stallions, Abu Dhabi Falconers Club, Emirates Falconers Club,  Mohamed Bin Zayed Falconry and Desert Physiognomy School, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Al Awani General Enterprises, Kabale, Omeir Travels, Dr Nader Saab Switzerland, Laboratories Fadia Karam Cosmetics, YAS Channel, Racing Post, Paris Turf,  Al Wathba Centre, the UAE's General Women's Union, The Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, the HH Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy, Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition 2016, Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, Eastern Mangroves Suites-Abu Dhabi by Jannah, Anantara Eastern Mangroves Spa and Resort.

Source: HH SH Mansoor Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival and DRC / Satya Narayan
Photo: Morhaf Al Assaf

 
 
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