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Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society (EAHS), and the follow-up of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of the EAHS, the city of El Alamein in the northern coast of the Arab Republic of Egypt will host the 6th Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup (EAHGC) show of the 2024 season on 27th-29th June, 2024.
This marks the first time the event will be held in the African continent and holds great significance being hosted in the city of El Alamein on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, known for its beautiful sandy beaches and clear waters, making it an ideal destination for visitors of all kinds, including tourists and residents.
Egypt is renowned for being the home of some of the finest Arabian horse breeds.
El Zahraa Stud is a well-known hub for pure-bred Arabian breeding and is considered to be one of the oldest studs globally. With around 1,800 private sector farms housing approximately 25,000 horses, Egypt has a rich tradition of preserving the Arabian breed.
The stud is also responsible for producing birth certificates for Arabian horses, playing a critical role in maintaining the breed's heritage. The Arabian breed originally hails from the Arabian Peninsula and later migrated to Egypt during the Islamic Conquests.
The Emirates Arabian Horse Global Cup was initiated in September, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the supervision of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad Al Nahyan. It includes 10 championships taking place in the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Australia, and South and North America.
Each round offers substantial cash prizes for the top five winners and is organised in collaboration with the relevant authorities in each country.
Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad emphasised that the achievements of the EAHGC reflect the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan and his commitment to promoting the global presence of Arabian horses. He expressed pride in the significant accomplishments of the inaugural edition of the competition and highlighted the importance of Egypt hosting the 6th show.
Egypt is renowned for its exceptional breeding of Arabian horses and holds a significant position in the realm of Arabian Shows and Championships.
The first show of the EAHGC 2024 season was held in February in Australia, with the 2024 Australian International Arabian Championship at Willinga Park in the Bawley Point area, while the Kingdom of Bahrain hosted the second show in Manama from 14th to 16th March.
Scottsdale, Arizona hosted the third show, which was held in conjunction with the Arabian Breeders World Cup last March, and the fourth show was held on the 1st of June in the Equestrian Arena Le Grand Parquet in Fontainebleau, France, while the Danish National Equestrian Centre in Vilhelmsborg was host to the 5th Championship on Saturday, June 15th.