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- Biennial ARC is globally renowned event in the. racing industry, attracting owners and leading experts from around the world
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will host the 41st edition of the Asian Racing Conference in 2026, it was announced on Saturday.
The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia received the flag from the Japan Racing Association during the 40th conference, which is being held in Sapporo until Sunday.
The biennial ARC is a globally renowned event in the horse racing industry, attracting owners and leading experts from around the world.
It plays a significant role in shaping global and regional agendas for continuous advancement in the industry.
"With the generous support and patronage of the wise leadership, the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia is pleased to welcome the guests of the 41st Asian Racing Conference to Saudi Arabia in two years," said Prince Bandar bin Khalid Al-Faisal, chairman of the Saudi Equestrian Federation and board member at the Horse Racing Club.
"The deep connection with the sport of horse racing is part of our national identity, and the heritage of horses, their position in our history, and their role in our future are deeply rooted in Saudi heritage and culture.
"If Japan is the starting point of the ARC, then the Arabian Peninsula is the origin from which the foundations of the modern horse originated hundreds of years ago through the purebred Arabian horse," he added.
He thanked the Asian Federation for the opportunity, through which the Kingdom will work to present this prestigious event at the level it deserves in Riyadh, he added.
Saudi Arabia expects to host nearly 1,000 participants from around the world during the conference, Saudi Press Agency reported.