Dubai The countdown has begun for Masar Godolphin, the exciting new equestrian programme which will provide UAE nationals with a unique and unrivalled opportunity to embrace their equestrian heritage with the aim of becoming the business leaders of the future.

Places on this prestigious programme, which launched last month under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, will be limited to eight outstanding and ambitious young Emirati men and women aged between 23 and 30, who demonstrate a genuine passion for equestrianism, and who have the ambition and commitment to develop both personally and professionally.

Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday, November 22.

Ali Al Ali, Head of Masar Godolphin, said: “Godolphin has always been Dubai’s Home Team and Masar Godolphin offers a unique and rare opportunity for young UAE nationals to immerse themselves in the world of thoroughbred horse breeding and racing, and perhaps one day, help contribute to the success of Godolphin.

“I am very encouraged by the significant number of applications we have received to date and urge those who are interested, but have not applied, to do so this week”.