Shaikh Hasher opens equine show

Dubai: Al Fares 2010, the international equine trade fair, was on Monday inaugurated by Shaikh Hasher Maktoum, Dubai Director of Information, at the at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Shaikh Hasher said: "This show comes at a time Dubai has completed most of its world-class infrastructure across diverse sectors.

"The Al Fares show has registered an increase of 15 per cent compared to the previous edition, with more than 200 companies from 25 countries taking part.

"Dubai is on par with advanced countries in terms of hosting world class events. The import of equestrian products is growing year after year."

Satish Khanna, General Manager, Al Fajer Information and Services, the organisers of the show, added: "International companies have realised the significance of the equine industry in the GCC. UAE customers are distinguished by great purchasing power that is three times that of their European counterparts on equine products.