The Crown Prince of Dubai Endurance Festival, a prominent event in the annual endurance racing calendar, was graced by the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai. The festival, held at the Dubai International Endurance City, witnessed the participation of 147 male and female knights. Sheikh Mohammed emphasized the importance of the event in promoting excellence in endurance racing and the development of equestrian sports.

During the festival, Sheikh Mohammed met with young riders from the Dubai Police Mounted Police Center, encouraging them to pursue sports and equestrianism. He stressed the importance of cultivating noble qualities in young athletes, combining academic and sporting excellence.

The main race of the festival saw jockey Saif Ahmed Al Mazrouei win the trophy, with Zayed Mohammed Al Muhairi and Rashid Saeed Malhouf placing second and third, respectively. The festival included several races, highlighting the UAE’s commitment to equestrian sports, a passion shared by Sheikh Mohammed and his son, Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai​