In brief
At the Grand Hall of Boudheib Academy on 2 November 2026, the UAE National Arabian Horse Championship concluded with JS Al Sultan of Al Noor Stud winning the stallions title. The four‑day event featured 500 horses from 267 owners and a total prize purse of AED 4.47 million, underscoring the UAE’s prominence in Arabian‑horse breeding. Mohammed Ahmed Al Harbi, Director‑General of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society, presented trophies amid enthusiastic owners and breeders.
At the Grand Hall of Boudheib Academy in Abu Dhabi on 2 November 2026, the UAE National Arabian Horse Championship concluded with JS Al Sultan of Al Noor Stud taking the gold in the Stallions category.
The four‑day competition was organised by the Emirates Arabian Horse Society (EAHS) as part of its 2026‑2027 season and drew 500 horses representing 267 owners, all vying for a total of AED 4.47 million.
In the stallions ranking, JS Al Sultan claimed the top spot, while Fahad Yas of Bakheet Saeed Al Ketbi earned silver and Al Aryam Baree of Al Aryam Arabians took bronze.
The finals also highlighted achievements in other divisions. In the Yearling Fillies category, Al Aryam Hames owned by Sheikh Rashid bin Hamdan bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan was gold, AJ Saalmah of Amara Stables silver, and Bhajat Al Noor of Al Noor Stud bronze. The Junior Fillies contest saw D Sdeirah of Dubai Arabian Horse Stud win gold, followed by Al Aryam Aneeda silver and D Faqeehah of Dubai Arabian Horse Stud bronze.
In the Mares division, RK Naderah of Al Jawaher Stud secured gold, AJ Najwa of Khaled Al Omairi took silver, and Al Aryam Abla of Al Aryam Arabians landed bronze. The Yearling Colts final awarded gold to Emperor BHM of Bin Humaila Stud, silver to RA Al Murr of Ras Al Khaimah Stud, and bronze to Sahm Al Dar owned by Mohammed Al Jawaan Al Shamsi, while the Junior Colts event saw Ghasham AH of Ahmed Saeed Al Hameli win gold, Sarab BHM of Bin Humaila Stud silver and ALA Sinjar of Mohammed Butti Ali Al Abdouli bronze.
The event underscored the UAE’s role as a leading centre for Arabian‑horse breeding and showmanship, with the prize pool stretching across multiple disciplines to acknowledge both senior and young talent.
Mohammed Ahmed Al Harbi, Director‑General of the EAHS, attended the final day’s competitions and presented the trophies in front of a wide array of horse owners, breeders and stud managers gathered from clubs and farms throughout the UAE.
With JS Al Sultan’s victory, Al Noor Stud reaffirms its reputation as one of the country’s premier Arabian horse operations while the championship as a whole cements the nation’s standing in the global equine community.