2022 DUBAI INTERNATIONAL

While Russian aggression over Ukraine has the world on edge in March 2022, the United Arab Emirates remains a safe destination for Europeans attending the Dubai International Championship this year. In addition to adhering to all rules and regulations laid out by government authorities, including the Dubai Health Authority and Dubai Municipality, the DIAHC Organizing Committee members have ensured the health and safety of all DIAHC participants on the premises of Za'abell Hall 4-6 at the Dubai World Trade Center. As a matter of fact, the venue is certified with the prestigious Bureau Veritas SafeGuard Label, which attests to its compliance with the highest hygiene standards. The 2022 Dubai International Championship is open to not only the championship participants, owners, breeders, handlers, judges, press correspondents, photographers, but also to a large audience coming from all over the United Arab Emirates, with well-known personalities from the breeding sector on spot as well as special highlights like the Fair the and the Auction. Ten international judges have managed to make it this far despite a strict protocol. In the very elegant and beautiful show ring we see: Mr. Bialobok Jerzy (Poland), Mr. Brown Willie (South Africa); Mrs. Darius Claudia (Germany); Mr. Gear Eric (France), Mr. Holmes Terry (United States of America); Mr. Murillo Kammer (Brazil); Mr. Scanzi Fausto (Italy); Mrs Schibler Renata (Switzerland); Mrs. Van Hee Martine (Belgium) and Mr. Veray Marc (France). Disciplinary Commissioners: Dr Sujeet Bhaskar Suryawanshi (UAE), Dr Umer Raza Gill (UAE), Mr Jean-Marc Dubois (France), and Mr Bertrand Valette (France). In his quality of Ringmaster: Mr Jean-Bernard Kupaj. Official Announcers: Mr Abdulla Rashid (UAE) and Mr Mohammad Abubaker (UAE). Official scorer: Mr Hany Fahmy. Show Consultant: Mrs Christianne Chazel (France). Control marks: Mrs Dominik Briot (France). Show Event Secretary: Mrs. Albina Patyka. Official photographers: Mr. Morhaf Assaf (UAE), Mrs Paola Drera( Italy) and Mr Alessio Azzali (Italy). The show starts on March 18, 2022 at 10:30 Asia/Dubai (07:30 Europe/Rome) and ends on March 20, 2022 at 21:30 Asia/Dubai (18:30 Europe/Rome). It attracts many world-class entries and has fierce competitors, including international champions of the past and present. As the new Champions proudly trot into the ring for the award-winning ceremony, there are moments when adrenaline levels skyrocket among the public. In the Yearling Fillies Championship, D Expo (D Seraj x Elle Jaharra) wins Gold medal. She is bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. D Najlah (D Seraj x Elle Flamenca) wins Silver medal. She is bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. Naya Al Hmoud (D Khair x Assalah Jaafar) wins Bronze medal. She is bred and owned by Thamer Awwad. In the Junior Fillies Championship, D Beisan (D Seraj x Rah Rosalia) wins Gold medal. She is bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. Al Aryam Banafsaj (Dominic M x Al Aryam Basma) wins Silver medal. She is bred by by Al Aryam Arabians and owned by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. MDS Hind (Excalibur EA x Mds Sheikha) wins Bronze medal. She is bred by Qusai Mohamed Saeed and owned by Amara Stables. In the Senior Mares Championship, Basandrasettimocielo (Ajman Moniscione x Ma Scarlet) wins Gold medal. She is bred by Settimocielo Arabians and owned by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. D Fannanah (Excalibur EA x Elle Flamenca) wins Silver medal. She is bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. Basmah Albidayer (Fadi Al Shaqab x Bidayer) wins Bronze medal. She is bred and owned by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Saud Al Qasimi. In the Yearling Colts Championship, JS Troy (Dominic M x D Ghaneemah) wins Gold medal. He is bred and owned by Al Juwaher Arabian. S.M. Mash'Hoor (D Seraj x D Mezhn) wins Silver medal. He is bred by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud and owned by Sheikh Saeed Al Maktoum Bin Jumaa Al Maktoum. Dhafer Al Hawajer (FA El Rasheem x ZT Magrumi) wins Bronze medal. He is bred and owned by Dr Ghanem Mohamed Obaid Al Hajri. In The Junior Colts Championship, D Shahhar (Excalibur EA x D Shihanah) wins Gold medal. He is bred and owned by Dubai Arabian Horse Stud. Ezz Alkhashab (Emerald J x Malikat Al Moluk) wins Silver medal. He is bred by Alkhashab Stud and owned by Mubark Al Khashab. KA Nishan (Shanghai EA x Aj Nazwa) wins Bronze medal. He is bred and owned by Khaled Ghanem Mubarak Al Omairi. In the Senior Stallions Championship, Shanghai EA (WH Justice x Salimah) wins Gold medal. He is bred by Agropecuaria De Moians and owned by Ajman Stud - HH Sheikh Ammar Bin Humaid Al Nuaimi. ES Prince (Es Sarab x Raghad Al Nasser) wins Silver medal. He is bred and owned by Sheikh Abdullah Bin Majid Al Qassimi. Fuerte (Shanghai EA x Frymuszka) wins Bronze medal. He is bred by Jan Dobrzynski and owned by Sami Bin Saad. Dubai International Horse Fair The Fair takes place in World Trade Center Dubai from 17 to 19th March 2022 as a major framework of the Dubai International Arabian Horse Championship, with the next edition scheduled for March 2023. DIHF has been the equestrian industry's pivotal gathering ground for decades, and the only and most established trade show in the region connecting a diverse array of equestrian suppliers with the region's avid enthusiasts, owners, breeders, stables and clubs. The World Art Dubai Together with the Fair, the World Art Dubai (WAD) exhibition attracts 300 artists representing diverse artistic mediums and styles. The artists exhibit more than 4,000 works of art from more than 50 countries. We have a wide range of artworks at the WAD with prices ranging from $100 upwards - there is something for everyone! We enjoy speaking with and listening to many interesting artists about what drives and challenges them. Seeing and learning about so many talented artists during the championship is truly inspiring! CONCLUSION We will keep great memories of the 2022 Dubai International Championship (DIAHC) not only for the magnificent Arabian horses, but also for catching up with friends and making new acquaintances. It has been great to get a deeper sense of Dubai's culture and history (the Museum of the Future is incredible, as it is taken in the Expo). While the tributes at the Ukrainian Pavillion is really moving. We have also visited the cultural village at the DIAC, which showcases aspects of the Emirati heritage, such as pearl diving, food preparation, and pottery making. It has been a delight to spend time with friends and to try the delicious Middle Eastern food. It was a pleasure to eat fish at the Gala dinner prepared by local chefs at the restaurant and previously at the Souk Al Bahar restaurant, both of which overlook beautiful water. We are beyond grateful to the High Organizing Committee composed of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and H.H. Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, to DIAHC Board, in particular, General Manager Mr. Qusai Obaidalla and Mr. Adel Saeed Al Falasi. Thank you for inviting us at such wonderful equestrian event where the quality of the horses is always beyond any expectations. Thanks to all the judges who have been able to attend the show. They had some very long days and then demanding finals, but they know they would all do it again. Special thank you to the owners, trainers, and handlers who took the effort to present their horses to such a high level. To conclude, heartfelt thank you to the many sponsors, volunteers, ring stewards, and all the hard-working helpers and behind-the-scenes officials. We are all looking forward to the 2023 DIAHC edition!