Second Dubai Equestrian Procurement Forum to explore procurement opportunities in GCC

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Following the success of the first edition, Dubai Racing Club and Dubai Equestrian Club announce that the second Dubai Equestrian Procurement Forum will take place from March 5 to 6, 2022, at the Meydan Grandstand, Dubai, in conjunction with Dubai World Cup Carnival’s Super Saturday.

With a focus on ‘GCC Forum for All GCC Equestrian Procurement’, the two-day exhibition and conference will be attended by more than 500 international and regional industry suppliers, buyers, producers, horse owners, breeders, industry professionals and technology partners as well as experts and racing clubs from the Middle East and beyond.

Opportunities emerging from future projects in the sector worth $400 million will be on top of the forum’s agenda with more than 250 stables, 350 buyers and 75 suppliers will attend the event.

The two-day event will host a series of panel discussions and presentations on industry issues and opportunities and participants will have the opportunity to win more than 250 giveaways and prizes.

Dubai Racing Club recently announced an enhanced racing calendar for the 2021/22 season, which will now include a four-race ‘Jumeirah Series’ on turf launched for the Classic generation, plus an exciting new race for Super Saturday. The addition of new races increases the total prize money for the racing season to over $40 million.

Sheikh Rashid Bin Dalmook, Chairman of Dubai Racing Club, said: “The introduction of new races within the framework of the Dubai World Cup Carnival is part of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s efforts to continually improve Dubai’s equestrian offering and also to support racing both within the UAE and overseas.”

The popular Super Saturday card, scheduled for 5 March will welcome the addition of a new race in the form of the $300,000 Ras Al Khor over 1,400 meters on turf.

In conjunction with Dubai World Cup Carnival’s Super Saturday, the 2nd Dubai Equestrian Procurement Forum is likely to see a number of announcements being made that will boost the industry.

The region’s only equine industry exhibition that brings all stakeholders including suppliers, sellers, buyers, importers, industry experts, racing clubs – under one roof, will strengthen the coordination among all players that will help the multi-billion-dollar equine industry grow.

International and regional exhibitors will be showcasing their latest technologies and innovations for the equine industry including feed & nutritional products, flooring & bedding products, veterinary products & services, apparel, stable technologies, and many more.

Welcoming the industry stakeholders to the second Dubai Equestrian Procurement Forum, Major General Mohammed Essa Al Adhab, Board Member and General Manager of Dubai Equestrian Club and Dubai Racing Club, said, “The main objective of hosting this event is to meet with various equestrian suppliers and procure products for our upcoming seasons. As such, I strongly encourage all the regional and international suppliers to showcase their offerings at this exclusive gathering of equestrian professionals from across the GCC.”

Dubai Equestrian Club and Dubai Racing Club, the two largest horse racing organisations in the Middle East, joined hands to host the Dubai Equestrian Procurement Forum at the Meydan Racecourse, the largest horse-racing hub in the Middle East.

Noel Greenway, Managing Partner, Great Minds Event Management, said, "The high level of success of the 1st Dubai Equestrian Procurement Forum, inaugurated by Sheikh Rashid bin Dalmook, Chairman of Dubai Racing Club in October 2021 has encouraged us to plan the second edition within six months. This underlines the vibrancy of the equine industry in the Middle East and its resilience amid the pandemic.”