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20 April 2024

Mohammed meets Queen Elizabeth II

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain at Windsor Great Park (Wam)

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain at Windsor Great Park.

Sheikh Mohammed and the Queen spoke on the distinguished ties of friendship and co-operation between the UAE and the United Kingdom.

UAE rider Saif Ahmed Al Mazrouei was crowned winner of the 120 km Windsor Royal Endurance Race in the presence of His Highness.

Also present at the event were Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain.

Al Mazrouei, saddling Ramah, won the title of the 120km race in 4:41:27.

Sheikh Mohammed affirmed the UAE's sincere keenness to participate in equestrian events taking place in England, particularly the Windsor Royal Endurance Race, one of the most prominent festivals on the endurance calendar of events.

Sheikh Mohammed praised the outstanding performance of the Emirati and Bahraini riders in the race. Some 60 riders from 10 countries contested the four-leg race.