Dubai Culture and the Dubai Racing Club collaborate to honor Emirati tradition at the Dubai World Cup event
In a significant move, Dubai Culture and Dubai Racing Club (DRC) have joined forces in a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enrich the upcoming 30th edition of the Dubai World Cup in 2026 with cultural programming. This partnership comes at a perfect moment to spotlight the UAE's enduring heritage on a global platform.
The collaboration aims to deepen the cultural dimension of the Dubai World Cup by integrating Emirati heritage into the event's atmosphere, elevating it beyond sport to a celebration of national identity and tradition. The joint initiatives planned include co-creating innovative cultural programs and experiences, promoting local identity and preserving heritage, fostering cultural collaboration, and highlighting UAE heritage through tailored programming.
These initiatives will offer a unique blend of sport, culture, and heritage, promising a spectacle unlike any other. The partnership will provide a world-class platform for local talent to share their work, thereby inspiring future generations while maintaining the emirate’s cultural legacy.
Hala Badri, Director General of Dubai Culture, reiterated that the collaboration will support Dubai Culture's mission of preserving heritage for future generations. Ali Abdulrahman Al Ali, CEO and Board Member of Dubai Racing Club, emphasised Dubai Racing Club's ambition to blend sport and culture in innovative ways.
The agreement, signed by both parties, sets the foundation for joint initiatives showcasing tangible and intangible aspects of Emirati culture. The partnership aims to create meaningful opportunities for local talent and strengthen the cultural and creative industries.
This collaboration aligns with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's vision to preserve and project UAE heritage globally. Since its inception in 1996, the Dubai World Cup has grown into one of the world's most prestigious horse racing events. With this new cultural collaboration, it promises to offer a truly unforgettable experience, reinforcing Dubai’s reputation as a global hub for both cultural exchange and sporting excellence.
The initiative aims to enhance community pride and reinforce Dubai's global standing as a cultural and tourism hub. By integrating artistic and heritage elements that celebrate the spirit of the Emirates into the Dubai World Cup, the event is set to become a celebration of the UAE’s roots, traditions, and national values.
- The strategic collaboration between Dubai Culture and Dubai Racing Club (DRC) aims to deepen the cultural dimension of the Dubai World Cup, transforming it into a celebration of national identity and tradition.
- This partnership will offer a unique blend of sport, culture, and heritage, ensuring a spectacle unlike any other in the upcoming 30th edition of the Dubai World Cup in 2026.
- The joint initiatives planned include co-creating innovative cultural programs and experiences, fostering cultural collaboration, and highlighting UAE heritage through tailored programming.
- The agreement, signed by both parties, sets the foundation for joint initiatives showcasing tangible and intangible aspects of Emirati culture, aiming to create meaningful opportunities for local talent and strengthen the cultural and creative industries.
- This collaboration aligns with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's vision to preserve and project UAE heritage globally, reinforcing Dubai’s reputation as a global hub for both cultural exchange and sporting excellence.
- The initiative aims to enhance community pride and reinforce Dubai's global standing as a cultural and tourism hub, making the Dubai World Cup a celebration of the UAE’s roots, traditions, and national values.
