“Emirates Global Endurance” Races Expand the Sport’s Reach and Strengthen International Partnerships

Mdmar – Santiago – WAM

The United Arab Emirates continues to strengthen its global presence in equestrian sport by supporting and organizing international endurance races. This enhances the role of sport as a bridge connecting peoples, promotes the exchange of expertise and cultures, and strengthens international cooperation.

A Distinctive Partnership

His Excellency Mohammed Al Neyadi, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to the Republic of Chile, said that Chile’s hosting of the fourth round of the “Emirates Global Endurance Village” series, held on August 28 and 29, embodies the distinctive partnership between the UAE and the countries of South America. It also reflects the UAE’s commitment to opening new horizons for the development of endurance racing and expanding its global reach.

International Races

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Al Neyadi expressed his thanks and appreciation to the UAE’s wise leadership, commending the significant and continuous support provided by His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Office, for the international endurance racing circuit across various countries around the world.

He said this support has helped establish endurance racing as a leading global platform and a prestigious destination attracting riders and participants from around the world, reflecting the growing international standing of endurance sport.

A Pivotal Role

He explained that organizing the round in Chile underscores the UAE’s pivotal role in supporting the global growth of endurance sport in accordance with the highest recognized organizational standards and in a manner that ensures the safety of horses and riders.

He stressed that the health and welfare of horses remain a top priority at every stage of the race, in line with international regulations and standards.

Cultural Exchange

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His Excellency added that the event also serves as a platform for dialogue and cultural exchange, bringing together the UAE’s rich equestrian heritage with Chile’s unique natural environment and rich culture. This strengthens ties between the two countries’ equestrian communities and opens the door to further joint initiatives that serve the future of endurance sport globally.

A Global Role

Al Neyadi noted that hosting the race in Chile also reflects the UAE’s global role in developing equestrian sport and promoting the values of competition, respect, and responsibility. It also contributes to expanding the endurance sport community and bringing the discipline to new sporting communities.

A Sporting Legacy

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He affirmed that cooperation between the UAE and Chile extends beyond organizing sporting competitions to building a sustainable sporting legacy through the transfer of knowledge and expertise, developing local capabilities, and supporting national federations and organizations responsible for endurance sport.

These efforts contribute to building long-term capabilities, strengthening the future of the sport in host countries, and further expanding its global reach.

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The “Mdmar” website which was Founded by Khaled Makhlouf in 2007 for horse and equestrian races is keen to cover and follow all competitions related to horses, from show jumping, Horseracing, speed and endurance races, and purebred Arabian horse beauty shows, which belong to the Arab Gulf countries at home and abroad in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, the Sultanate of Oman, and the Kingdom of Bahrain.