New Irish/UAE Alliance Announced

Evan Arkwright | Racing Post

The Curragh Racecourse in Ireland and Al Ain Racecourse in Abu Dhabi have joined forces in a twinning process that will see reciprocal races run at each track. In an effort to increase the profile of both tracks in their reciprocal regions and to also highlight mutual tourism and business opportunities, Al Ain will stage The Curragh Racecourse “Home of the Irish Classics” Racing Jan. 29, with Irish Ambassador to the UAE, Patrick Hennessy, in attendance. Al Ain will provide their name to a race at The Curragh this summer.

Faisal Al Rahmani, course director of Al Ain Racecourse said, “We are absolutely delighted to partner with such a prestigious racecourse as The Curragh, which is well-known as the home of the Irish Classics and very much looking forward to welcoming H.E. The Irish Ambassador to the UAE, Patrick Hennessy, to Al Ain, when we hope to showcase the best of Arabic and Irish hospitality alongside some competitive racing.”

Evan Arkwright, Commercial Manager of The Curragh Racecourse, echoed these sentiments and commented, “We are delighted to further enhance the very positive relationship between The Curragh and the UAE with the agreement to develop a partnership with Al Ain Racecourse. The history and culture of Ireland and the UAE is deep rooted in horses and it is therefore very appropriate that we continue to develop these close links.”

 

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