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Mohammad wins Aqaba race
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, wins the 120 km International Al Hussain Endurance Race.
- WAM
- Published: 22:43 November 14, 2008
- Shaikh Mohammad was crowned champion of the 120-km International Al Hussain Endurance Race held on Friday in Jordan's Rum Valley near Aqaba.
- Image Credit: WAM
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, was crowned the champion of the 120 km International Al Hussain Endurance Race which was held on Friday in the Jordanian Rum Valley in Aqaba.
Shaikh Mohammad, riding “Kumait- Kevin De Narzox'' won in a time of 4 hours, 59 minutes and 55 seconds.
Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince was second place, in a time of 4:59min and 56 secs.
Shaikh Majid Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, finished third after clocking 4:59 mins and 57 seconds.
Shaikh Mohammad received the Golden Sword trophy from Princess Alia Bint Al Hussain, Chairperson of the Royal Jordanian Equestrian Union.
Shaikh Hamdan and Shaikh Majid also received their trophies from Princess Alia. A total of 75 riders representing Syria, Egypt, Italy, Spain, Jordan and the UAE took part in the five-phased endurance race.
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