Masar Godolphin Welcomes Inaugural Class of Future Leaders
Masar Godolphin , the academic and experiential
scholarship programme operating under the patronage of
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum,
today welcomed its inaugural class of future leaders.
Places on this prestigious programme were offered to eight
outstanding and ambitious young Emirati men and women
aged between 23 and 30, who demonstrated a genuine passion
for horseracing, and who have the ambition and commitment
to develop both personally and professionally.
The course will run over 10 months, in Dubai, the United
Kingdom and Ireland, and include a mix of both academic
and practical modules, offering participants a unique and
unrivalled opportunity to embrace their equestrian heritage
with the aim of becoming the business leaders of the future.
John Ferguson, Chief Executive and Racing Manager for
Godolphin, said: “Masar Godolphin represents yet another
demonstration of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed’s
enduring passion for horse breeding and racing, and his
continued commitment to the creation of a sustainable future
for both the industry and the individuals involved in it. Masar
Godolphin participants will be privileged to experience many
aspects of horse racing and breeding in both Europe and the
UAE, preparing them incredibly well for a future in this most
exciting and demanding business.
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We remain indebted to the continued commitment and
support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed, and we are
privileged to be able to extend this opportunity to the next
generation of Emiratis”.
Hugh Anderson, Managing Director for Godolphin in
the UK and Dubai, said: “The love of horses is part of the
DNA of Dubai and this was reflected in the large number of
outstanding applications we received from UAE nationals who
wanted to immerse themselves in the world of thoroughbred
horse breeding and racing. Competition for places was tough
and we faced a difficult but welcome challenge in trying to
select the eight members of the inaugural class. I believe that
those who have been selected will be excellent flag bearers for
Masar Godolphin and we look forward to working with them
over the next ten months”.
The participants of the Masar Godolphin class of 2017 are:
1. Abdulaziz Al Suwaidi
2. Amna Banihashem
3. Ayesha Al Fugaee
4. Hasna Ali
5. Hussain Al Marzooqi
6. Ibrahim Aqil
7. Muna Al Mazrouei
8. Sultan Al Ameri