Ajman Hosts The 23rd Ajman Arabian Horse Beauty Championship Opening Under Royal Patronage

The 23rd Ajman Arabian Horse Beauty Championship opened in the Al Jurf 2 area on Friday evening, drawing 302 purebred Arabian horses from across the UAE. Competitions run until next Sunday, with leading owners and well-known stables taking part in classes that assess pedigree, conformation and overall appearance.

The event operates under the supervision of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society and continues to receive direct support and follow-up from H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. The championship has become a regular fixture in the national equestrian calendar, attracting breeders, specialists and the wider community.

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H.H. Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, attended the Ajman Arabian Horse Beauty Championship opening, held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman. Their presence underlines ongoing official interest in equestrian heritage within the emirate.

According to H.H. Sheikh Ammar, the 23rd edition of the Ajman Arabian Horse Beauty Championship 2026 is a fresh opportunity to celebrate the purebred Arabian horse and highlight equestrian traditions rooted in the UAE’s history. The event is described as a platform that links beauty standards with national identity and cultural pride.

The Ajman Arabian Horse Beauty Championship programme extends beyond the judging arena to a heritage market that has become a major attraction for families. Visitors encounter traditional crafts, handicrafts and live artistic and folkloric performances, with cafés and hospitality corners helping create a relaxed, community-centred environment.

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The Ajman Arabian Horse Beauty Championship schedule also includes performances by a military band and a coordinated fireworks show, which add rhythm and spectacle to the evenings. These activities aim to reflect Emirati heritage and the spirit of horsemanship, while souvenir gifts are distributed to visitors as part of the wider cultural experience.

H.H. Sheikh Ammar stressed that the Ajman Arabian Horse Beauty Championship expresses a long-standing cultural legacy that links people, land and history. H.H. Sheikh Ammar thanked the UAE leadership, including President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for consistent support that has helped position the UAE as a global hub for equestrian sport.

With inputs from WAM