HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister receives the Board Member and General Manager of the Emirates Racing Authority, Chairman of the Horse Race Coordination Council, Vice Chairman of the Asian Racing Federation

His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received HE Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, Board Member and General Manager of the Emirates Racing Authority, Chairman of the Horse Race Coordination Council, Vice Chairman of the Asian Racing Federation.

His Royal Highness affirmed the longstanding and historic relationship between the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, underpinned by multisectoral collaboration and supported by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates.

His Royal Highness highlighted the importance of building on the achievements of prior bilateral cooperation across various sectors, particularly in horse racing and equestrian sports, and expanding areas of cooperation for the benefit of both countries and their peoples.

His Royal Highness noted the importance of building on past successes in horse racing and equestrian sports across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states and leveraging their expertise and capabilities to further develop the sector.

His Royal Highness emphasised the importance of deepening cooperation and expanding partnerships with specialist institutions and organisations, while drawing on leading expertise and best practices in the field to enhance the sector’s global competitiveness and consolidate the position of GCC member states in hosting and organising horse racing events.

For his part, HE Al Shehhi expressed his gratitude and appreciation for His Royal Highness’s support for the equestrian sports sector. His Excellency also commended the Kingdom of Bahrain’s significant progress and achievements in this field, wishing the Kingdom continued progress and prosperity.

HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Minister of the Prime Minister’s Court and Chairman of the High Committee of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC), HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy, along with several senior officials, were also in attendance.