Two major events will get under starters orders in Europe later as part of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan's Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival.
Seven Arabian pure-bred horses will take part in the Wathba Stallions Cup at the Royan Racecourse in France.
While nine Polish-born Arabian steeds will compete in the Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Cup in Poland at the Sluzewiec Race Track.
The UAE is promoting equestrian events to showcase the nation's sporting and cultural heritage.


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