His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai, attended the 27th Dubai World Cup at the Meydan Racecourse. His Highness was accompanied by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Finance of the UAE.
Speaking on the occasion, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum said that the success of the Dubai World Cup reflects the UAE’s determination to be a global role model for achievement and excellence in various fields. The UAE’s superior infrastructure and emergence as a major venue for global tournaments and a magnet for leading international sporting figures have marked the city as one of the world’s greatest sporting destinations, HH Sheikh Mohammed added.
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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed followed the races of the 27th Dubai World Cup event, which brought together the best racehorses, trainers, and jockeys globally and thousands of spectators.
One of the world’s biggest horse racing tournaments, the prestigious event offered total prize money of $30.5 million. The event’s nine-race card featured 127 horses from 13 countries.
Moreover, HH Sheikh Hamdan bin crowned the winner of the main $12 million Group 1 race of the Dubai World Cup, which was sponsored by Emirates Airlines.
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