The second Endurance Race on the cup of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud was held in the Governorate of Al-Ula in Saudi Arabia.

A total of 204 jockeys representing seventeen countries from different parts of the world  took part in the 120-kilometre-long endurance race, vying from the cup of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.

His Majesty the King’s Representative for Charity Works and Youth Affairs, National Security Advisor and Supreme Council for Youth and Sports Affairs (SCYS) Chairman His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa congratulated the Saudi monarch on the success of the race.

He extended congratulations to Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy Premier and Defence Minister His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud..

He appreciated the presence of the UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Dubai Ruler His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum who attended the race.

HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa congratulated Dubai Crown Prince HH Shaikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum who ranked first, outclassing all participants in the highly-competitive race.

He hailed the massive participation in second Endurance Race on the cup of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, as 204 jockeys from all over the world converged on the Governorate of Al-Ula to take part in the championship in its second edition.

HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al-Khalifa praised the success of the Royal Commission in the Governorate of Al-Ula and the Saudi Equestrian Federation in organizing the championship, commended the efforts exerted by the organizing committee.