Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan attends the Grand Finale of the 33rd UAE President Cup for Arabian Purebred Horses at Abu Dhabi Turf Club

ABU DHABI, UAE, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club, His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court, attended the grand finale of the 33rd UAE President Cup for Arabian Purebred Horses.

His Excellency crowned the winner of the seventh and final race of the evening, HH The President Cup for Arabian Purebred Horses (Group 1), the richest race of the night with a prize purse of AED 8 million. HM Alchahine, owned by The National Stables, trained by Hilal and Tahnoon Al Alawi, and ridden by Italian jockey Cristian Demuro, took away the prestigious title after clocking 2:23.55 minutes over the 2,200-metre distance.

On the occasion, His Excellency highlighted that the UAE President Cup embodies the leadership's unwavering commitment to preserving the nation's rich equine heritage. He also praised the event's role in reinforcing Abu Dhabi's position as a global hub for Arabian horse racing and in attracting elite competitors from around the world. His Excellency further commended the event for its continued contribution to supporting the equine sector and promoting the sustainability of authentic heritage for future generations.

Earlier in the evening, Dark Trooper, owned by Wathnan Racing, trained by Alban de Mieulle, and ridden by Christophe Soumillon, claimed victory in HH The President Cup for Thoroughbreds, worth AED 1 million, completing the 1,400-metre race in 1:21.89 minutes.

The race meeting featured seven thrilling races, alongside spectacular drone displays and the operetta 'Zayed's Dream, An Everlasting Dream'. The total prize money for the evening reached AED 10.8 million, drawing a large crowd of racing fans and dignitaries.

The opening race over 2,200 metres was won by Samaa Al Ezz, owned by Yas Racing, trained by Ibrahim Al Hadrami, and ridden by Ray Dawson, claiming the Abu Dhabi Turf Club Conditions race for fillies and mares, worth AED 150,000, in 2:27.10 minutes.

A standout highlight of the evening came in the second race when Rasasi, owned by Al Rahmani Racing, trained by Ahmed Al Muhairbi, and ridden by Richard Mullen, broke the track record in the Yas Sprint for Arabian Purebreds (Group 3) over 1,200 metres, winning the AED 400,000 race in 1:15.32 minutes.

In the third race, Turquoise, owned by Al Ajban Stables, trained by Abdullah Al Hammadi, and ridden by Andrew Slattery, won the Al Wathba Mile (Conditions) over 1,600 metres, worth AED 350,000, in 1:42.59 minutes.

The fourth race saw Al Laith, owned by Leith Racing, trained by Ahmed Al Muhairbi, and ridden by Richard Mullen, secure a second victory for the connections by winning the UAE Breeders' Cup for Arabian Purebreds (turf-bred) over 1,600 metres, worth AED 500,000, in 1:43.84 minutes.

In the fifth race, Haseef, owned by Wathnan Racing, trained by Damien Watrigant, and ridden by James Doyle, delivered a commanding performance to win the Abu Dhabi Derby (Listed) over 2,200 metres, worth AED 400,000, finishing in 2:25.75 minutes.

The evening was also attended by His Excellency Sheikh Zayed bin Hamad bin Hamdan Al Nahyan, Vice Chairman of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society; Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation; and Sheikh Khalifa bin Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Wajib Volunteer Association.

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Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Excellency Sheikh Khalifa bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan attends the Grand Finale of the 33rd UAE President Cup for Arabian Purebred Horses at Abu Dhabi Turf Club

PARIS, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Korea Carbon Industry Promotion Agency (Kcarbon), in collaboration with Gyeongsangbuk-do, successfully concluded its participation in JEC World 2026, the world's largest composites exhibition, held from March 10 to 12 in Paris, France. Through the operation of the Korea Pavilion, the agency strengthened the global presence of Korea's carbon materials and advanced application technologies.

The Korea Pavilion featured 12 leading small and medium-sized enterprises specializing in carbon materials and components. The exhibition showcased a wide range of high-value materials, including carbon fiber composites, recycled carbon fiber, carbon nanotubes, and graphene, as well as their applications in thermal management products, electric aircraft batteries, wind turbine blade components, and water treatment systems.

Participating companies—Neomond, Daesung Metal, Daeshin Techgen, VSPACE, Shinsung Materials, CTCM, FRT Robotics, O2NB, Il Sung Composites, Cartech H, and Taerim Industry—demonstrated capabilities spanning from raw materials to finished products for aerospace, medical devices, and environmental systems. Leveraging differentiated manufacturing technologies and stable production capabilities, the companies engaged in extensive business discussions with buyers from Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East, achieving tangible outcomes.

Notably, Daeshin Techgen and O2NB secured export contracts totaling $450,000 with international buyers. Daeshin Techgen signed supply agreements with U.S.-based PBS International and N-Water, valued at $200,000 for electromagnetic shielding composites and $100,000 for CNT nanofilters. O2NB concluded a $150,000 contract with Kayo Partners in Gabon for water purification systems, marking a new entry into the African market.

Other participating companies also leveraged the exhibition to explore global opportunities. VSPACE presented solutions for urban air mobility (UAM), FRT Robotics showcased robotic exoskeleton technologies, and Cartech H introduced innovations in recycled carbon fiber technologies, all aiming to expand partnerships in European and global markets.

During the exhibition, the agency operated a dedicated B2B meeting zone in cooperation with the Korea Carbon and Nano Industry Association

(KCANIA) and the World Federation of Overseas Korean Economic And Trade Associations(OKTA). The initiative provided buyer matching, interpretation support for technical discussions, and on-site assistance for exhibitors, contributing to meaningful business outcomes.

Park Gyu-soon, Acting President of the Korea Carbon Industry Promotion Agency, stated, "JEC World 2026 provided an excellent opportunity to present the innovative technologies of Korean carbon companies to the global market. We will continue to identify global partnership opportunities and support companies in strengthening their export competitiveness."

The successful conclusion of the Korea Pavilion at JEC World 2026 underscores Korea's growing competitiveness in advanced carbon materials and its commitment to expanding its footprint in the global composites market.

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THE KOREA INDUSTRY DAILY: Korea Pavilion Concludes Successful Showcase at JEC World 2026, Secures $450,000 in Export Deals and Expands Global Partnerships