Emirates International Endurance Village..An Environmentally and Economically Sustainable Sports Model
Mdmar – Al Wathba – Emirates International Endurance Village
To ensure the safety of horses during endurance rides, the appropriate cooling water must be used to cool the horses’ bodies. Emirates International Endurance Village continues to strengthen its sustainability journey by launching and implementing specialized projects to recycle plastic water bottles generated during endurance rides, as part of its institutional commitment to supporting the United Arab Emirates’ direction toward a more sustainable future.
*“mdmar” website for horse racing and equestrian News
EIEV announced outstanding results achieved through the implementation of “Sustainability Initiatives and the Recycling of Plastic Water Bottles,” in alignment with its strategic vision to adopt best environmental practices in the organization and management of sporting events.
*“mdmar” website for horse racing and equestrian News
This initiative aligns with the UAE’s vision and its National Climate Neutrality Strategy 2050, reinforcing the country’s progress toward a low-emissions economy driven by innovation and sustainability across all sectors, including equestrian sports and endurance competitions.
EIEV has implemented an integrated system for collecting, sorting, processing, and recycling plastic water bottles during endurance rides, in cooperation with accredited recycling companies. This ensures sustainable waste management and transforms waste into eco-friendly products, helping to reduce the environmental footprint of these events.
*“mdmar” website for horse racing and equestrian News
The project reflects EIEV commitment to supporting national efforts to reduce the carbon footprint and contribute to achieving the UAE’s climate action targets at both regional and international levels. It also helps embed a culture of environmental sustainability and raise environmental awareness within the equestrian sector, in line with globally recognized environmental standards for the organization and management of sporting events.
EIEV management affirmed that this step is part of a long-term strategic approach aimed at integrating sustainability concepts into all operational processes strengthening Emirates International Endurance Village’s position as a leading sports and environmental model at the national and regional levels.
*“mdmar” website for horse racing and equestrian News
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.
