“Empowering Women in Equestrian: Emirates Horse Racing Takes a Step Forward,” says Ruqaya Al Kaabi from Emirates News Agency.

On Monday, April 10, 2023 at 9:45 PM, Ruqaya Al Kaabi expressed her appreciation for the efforts of the wise leadership in empowering Emirati women and developing their capabilities according to best practices. She specifically discussed her work in the field of arbitration at the Emirates Horse Racing Authority and how it aligns with the national strategy. His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the State, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Horse Racing Authority, played a significant role in enhancing interest in the presence of citizen women in equestrian sport. As the first Emirati woman to benefit from this positive initiative, Al Kaabi is proud of the experience and is convinced that the female element enriches the field. She thanked His Excellency Engineer Muhammad Saeed Al-Shehhi, Member of the Board of Directors and Director General of the Emirates Horse Racing Authority, and His Excellency Major General Dr. Muhammad Issa Al-Azab, Member of the Board of Directors and Director-General of the Dubai Racing Club for their support and attention towards Emirati women. Al Kaabi looks forward to continuing the presence of Emirati women in various fields to confirm their competence and ability to innovate and excel. The article was written by Ahmed Al-Boutli and Sami Abdel-Azim.

Al Ain, 10 April / WAM / Ruqaya Al Kaabi confirmed that her work in the field of arbitration at the Emirates Horse Racing Authority translates the efforts of the wise leadership to empower Emirati women and develop their capabilities in various fields according to best practices, in line with the national strategy that establishes its leading position in the world.

She explained that the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the State, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Presidential Court and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Horse Racing Authority, had a great impact in enhancing interest in the presence of citizen women in equestrian sport in various fields.

She said: “This is the second year that I am on the arbitration team at the Emirates Horse Racing Authority, and I am proud of this experience as the first Emirati woman to benefit from this positive initiative that paved the way for developing my capabilities in this field, following my presence as an assistant coach in the past, and I have a firm conviction That the female element enriches this field, especially since I got the required appreciation from the members of the jury.

Al-Kaabi thanked His Excellency Engineer Muhammad Saeed Al-Shehhi, Member of the Board of Directors and Director General of the Emirates Horse Racing Authority, and His Excellency Major General Dr. Muhammad Issa Al-Azab, Member of the Board of Directors and Director-General of the Dubai Racing Club, for the support and attention that Emirati women receive to enable them to assume their honorable position. We praise the efforts of Yasser Mabrouk, Technical Director of the Emirates Horse Racing Authority, for designing programs aimed at helping them to familiarize themselves with the laws and develop our capabilities.

She added, “I look forward to presenting the honorable image of Emirati women, and thanks to the encouragement we receive, we will continue our presence in various fields, in order to confirm the competence of Emirati women and their ability to innovate and excel.”

Ahmed Al-Boutli / Sami Abdel-Azim



In conclusion, the efforts of the Emirates Horse Racing Authority to empower Emirati women have had a positive impact on the equestrian sport in various fields. This is evident in the testimony of Ruqaya Al Kaabi, the first Emirati woman to serve on the arbitration team. She is grateful for the support and attention that Emirati women receive to enable them to assume their honorable position. With such encouragement, Emirati women will continue to excel in their respective fields, confirming their competence and ability to innovate. It is heartening to see the national strategy being implemented to establish its leading position in the world. This is a positive step towards gender equality and an inspiration to women everywhere.

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