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
HONG KONG, SINGAPORE and TAIPEI, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Collinson International, a global leader in the provision of airport experiences, loyalty and customer engagement solutions, has announced its strategic partnership with On-us, a leading global incentive solution platform. This collaboration provides eligible Visa cardholders based in Asia Pacific with instant, seamless access to more than 1,800 airport lounges and travel experiences worldwide – available automatically the moment they use their card.
The innovation integrates Collinson International's global LoungeKey™ network of airport lounges and travel experiences with On-us' Smart E-Voucher technology to automate access. Upon real-time verification of eligible Visa card transactions, cardholders will receive a digital LoungeKey Pass redemption link via SMS or email. By entering the passenger's name at the point of redemption, the solution instantly generates a unique QR code that enables access to a lounge or travel experience; removing the need for any additional registration or membership and streamlining the process to provide a secure, flexible, and seamless travel experience.
This partnership delivers value across the travel ecosystem. For banks and issuers, it unlocks a premium reward proposition that directly drives transaction volume, cardholder engagement, and long-term loyalty. For cardholders, it provides seamless access to a global network of premium airport experiences upon an eligible purchase.
Todd Handcock, Chief Commercial Officer and Asia Pacific Executive Chair at Collinson International, highlighted "With travel in Asia Pacific experiencing robust growth coupled with strong positive consumer sentiment towards travel, cardholders are valuing travel-related rewards more than ever. Our research shows that travel-related benefits are the most influential factor when cardholders choose between credit cards – above everyday rewards, associated prestige and sign-up bonuses. In addition, 44% of Asia Pacific respondents ranked airport lounge access as their top travel-related credit card benefit. We are excited to be partnering with On-us to elevate the travel journeys of Visa cardholders in Asia Pacific through our LoungeKey network and we look forward to welcoming them to our expansive and diverse network of airport lounges and travel experiences worldwide."
Dennis Shi, Founder and CEO of On-us, remarked, "This partnership marks a milestone in how banks and issuers can elevate customer engagement. By embedding Smart E-Voucher technology with Collinson International's extensive lounge network, we are offering an automated, secure, and truly premium reward experience that transforms every eligible Visa spend into instant travel privileges."
The collaboration provides financial institutions with a differentiated incentive strategy in a competitive credit card landscape, where premium travel experiences are a proven driver of loyalty and spend. Combining Collinson International's global network of airport lounges and travel experiences and On-us' innovative technology, the partnership paves the way for a new era of digital-first travel rewards. Together, the partnership is shaping the future of travel loyalty – delivering convenience, security, and premium rewards in one seamless experience.
Editorial Notes
The LoungeKey benefit is available to all Visa cardholders in Asia Pacific, subject to the fulfilment of specific transaction criteria determined by their respective card issuers. As these criteria may vary between issuers, cardholders are advised to refer to the campaign details provided by their issuer for guidance on eligibility and activation procedures.
About LoungeKey
LoungeKey™ is a digital travel experiences programme providing cardholders from participating issuers with swift and secure access to airport lounges, dining, retail offers, spa offers and more – using their existing payment card or smartphone.
The programme provides access to over 1,800 airport lounges and travel experiences at over 832 airports across the world. Customers simply use a payment card or a QR code within the LoungeKey app, as a mechanism to gain swift lounge entry, redeem offers and more.
LoungeKey is operated by Collinson International, the global, privately-owned company dedicated to helping the world travel with ease and confidence. For over 35 years, Collinson has worked with the world's leading payment networks, over 1,400 banks, 90 airlines and 20 hotel groups worldwide to deliver market-leading airport experiences, loyalty and customer engagement, and insurance solutions for over 400 million end consumers.
For more details, please visit www.loungekey.com.
About On-us
On-us is a Global B2B2C Smart E-Voucher platform that leverages FinTech, data and behavioral AI, to elevate consumer loyalty engagement and unlock maximum value for marketers, merchants and customers. Through omni-channel APIs and data-driven campaigns, we empower businesses to strengthen customer engagement while maximizing ROI. Trusted by financial services providers, people management teams, blue-chip property developers, non-profit organizations, FMCG and SMEs, our platform delivers sustainable sales growth and seamless integration, driving success across industries.
For more information, please visit: https://www.on-us.com/about or follow our Linkedin for latest updates.
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Collinson International and On-us Partner to Provide Instant Access to 1,800+ Airport Experiences Globally for Visa Cardholders
