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ABU DHABI (WAM)
The Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy (FBMA) will organise the 13th Fatima bint Mubarak International Show Jumping Cup from January 13 to 16 for the international competition, and January 18 for the national competition.
The Cup is held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, the Mother of the Nation, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union (GWU), President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, and Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation, and under the supervision of Sheikha Fatima bint Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the FBMA, Chairwoman of Abu Dhabi Ladies Club and Al Ain Ladies Club. The total prize money for both championships amounts to Dh1 million.
The international championship, which will be held at Al Forsan International Sports Resort in Abu Dhabi, will feature the participation of a distinguished lineup of elite male and female riders from around the world, competing across five categories and 22 classes.
The event attracts top international horses and riders, further strengthening Abu Dhabi’s standing as a regional capital for show jumping and a key destination on the global equestrian calendar.
The academy is also organising the National Ladies Championship after a day’s gap at the Royal Stables in Mushrif. The event places a strong emphasis on empowering female riders through a professional, high-calibre competitive environment aligned with international standards. The championship aims to refine national talent and prepare riders for participation in major regional and international events.
Recognised as one of the region’s most prominent show jumping events, the cup championship underscores the rising global stature of the UAE – and Abu Dhabi in particular – as a world-class hub for equestrian sport and a leading destination for hosting international championships in line with the highest organisational and technical standards.
The organisation of this championship is an integral part of FBMA’s vision to empower women in sport, broaden participation in equestrian disciplines, and support the development pathways of professional female athletes, in alignment with the UAE’s approach to investing in sport as a sustainable and impactful development sector.
An Abu Dhabi Equestrian Festival will run alongside the championship, featuring equestrian retail outlets, dining and family activities, including interactive workshops for children.
