Ajman: H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, and H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, attended the closing ceremony of the 23rd Ajman Arabian Horse Beauty Championship 2026, held in the Al Jurf 2 area.
According to Emirates News Agency, H.H. Sheikh Humaid expressed his appreciation to the UAE's leadership for their support of equestrian sports and the preservation of the heritage of purebred Arabian horses. He noted that the championship celebrates the Arabian horses' enduring value in the region's history and reflects Ajman's commitment to preserving this legacy.
Sheikh Humaid highlighted the strong participation and high organisational standards of this year's championship. He emphasized the confidence of owners and breeders in Ajman as a supportive hub for equestrian activities. He added that the event has grown beyond competition to become a community and family gathering.
H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi remarked that the championship is a prominent annual fixture on the UAE's equestrian calendar, praising its organisation, competitive standards, and international standing.
At the ceremony's conclusion, sponsors, organising and judging committees, and winners were honoured. The closing programme featured heritage performances and a showcase of Arabian horses, followed by a fireworks display.
The final-day competitions saw victories across several categories. In the senior stallions championships, 'D Jibran' claimed gold, while top honours in mares, fillies, colts, and foals were awarded to leading horses from prominent UAE stables.
The event was attended by sheikhs, senior officials, representatives of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society, and officials from Ajman government departments.