Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs, Chairman of the Emirates Equestrian Federation, and with the supervision of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Federation, the 17th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Arabian Horse Championship, 'Title Show', will take off this evening at the 'Yas Arena' in Abu Dhabi, with the participation of 338 horses, including 81 from outside the country. The announcement was made during a press conference held yesterday at the 'Yas Arena' in Abu Dhabi, attended by Mohamed Ahmed Al Harmi, General Manager of the Emirates Equestrian Federation, Vice Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee, and Mohamed Abdullah Al Zaabi, CEO of 'Miral', and Yousef Al Saadi, President of Abu Dhabi Sports Channels, and representatives from various media outlets from inside and outside the country. Al Harmi welcomed the attendees and conveyed the greetings of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Presidential Affairs, Chairman of the Emirates Equestrian Federation, and wished everyone success and good luck. The championship will take place from February 21 to 23, and is organized by the Emirates Equestrian Federation, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the European Equestrian Federation for Arabian Horse Shows, 'ECAHO'. According to the instructions of H.H. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, a prize money of 4 million euros has been allocated for the winners of the championship. Al Harmi added: 'After increasing the prize money to 4 million euros and upgrading it to 'Title Show', the championship has gained additional momentum, making it one of the highest and most prestigious championships in the region and the world, and one of only 7 championships globally to carry the 'Title Show' classification. The participating horses are among the strongest and purest Arabian horse breeds, with the qualification process taking place at the highest international level.' Regarding the selection of judges for the championship, Al Harmi said that the federation is keen to provide the highest levels of integrity and transparency by selecting them in a fair and large number of countries. He added that 14 judges have been selected for this edition. Al Harmi confirmed that this edition will see the use of iPad devices by the judges to ensure the accuracy and speed of the results, with the digital infrastructure of the federation designed to enhance security and national safety standards worldwide. The federation relies on modern technologies in evaluating Arabian horse championships, ensuring the accuracy of analysis and the safety of data, with its digital infrastructure designed to reflect its commitment to protecting information and ensuring integrity in all related operations. The events will start at 10:00 am today, with the first heat of the one-year-old mares, divided into three sections 'A', 'B', and 'C', followed by the second heat of the two-year-old mares, divided into two sections 'A' and 'B', then the three-year-old mares, divided into two sections 'A' and 'B', and will conclude with the 'A' section for the four-year-old and above mares. The events on the second day, Saturday, will start with the continuation of the four-year-old and above mares 'B' and 'C' sections, followed by the stallions' heats, divided into two sections 'A' and 'B', then the two-year-old stallions 'A' and 'B' sections, and the three-year-old stallions. The events on the third day, Sunday, will start with the heats of the four-year-old and above stallions, divided into 'A', 'B', and 'C' sections, followed by the final six championships, including the one-year-old mares, mares, and stallions, and the four-year-old and above stallions.
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