Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Award Celebrates Exceptional Arabian Horse Photography
The 12th edition of the prestigious award honoured outstanding photographers for their artistic documentation of Arabian horses, recognising creative excellence across four distinguished categories.
The Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Award for Arabian Horse Photography has celebrated the remarkable achievements of the winners of its 12th edition during an elegant ceremony held within the Salon du Cheval in the Moroccan city of El Jadida. The event brought together prominent officials, distinguished photographers and devoted enthusiasts to recognise the finest contemporary documentation of these noble creatures.
The ceremony was graced by the presence of Dr El Habib Marzak, Commissioner at Salon du Cheval d’El Jadida, Mohammed Ahmed Al Harbi, Director General of the Emirates Arabian Horse Society, Hamad Al Ghafli, Head of the Office of the Ruler of Ajman, and Saleh Al Daha, Governor of El Jadida Province, alongside numerous cultural figures and photography aficionados.
Adeeb Shaaban Saeed, President of the Union of Arab Photographers, opened the proceedings by expressing profound gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President of the UAE, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, for his unwavering support of this prestigious cultural initiative. The award has flourished as a specialised artistic platform that celebrates the distinctive beauty and authentic heritage of Arabian horses whilst nurturing exceptional photographic talent.
The award reflects a commitment to preserving the rich legacy of Arabian horses through visual storytelling and cultural documentation. Over successive editions, the prize has cultivated photographers’ artistic development and fostered a vibrant culture of Arabian horse photography through specialised workshops and collaborative events. A comprehensive photographic and visual archive has been meticulously assembled and preserved at the National Archives and Library, creating an invaluable historical record for future generations.
The 12th edition recognised excellence across four distinguished categories. In the Arabian Horse Beauty category, the award recipients were Saeed Jamooh, Hamda Al Khalidi and Ahmed Al Touzri. The Horse Events and Festivals category honoured Yousef bin Shukr Al Zaabi, Mohammed Saleh Al Tunaiji and Khalil Al Mansouri. In the Tbourida category, the winners were Adeeb Shaaban, Saeed Khouya and Noureddine El Ghamari, whilst Abdullah Al Baqeesh, Mansour Al Mansouri and Ahmed Al Kaabi received recognition in the Specialised Horse Videography category.
Source: WAM