**Ali Jebel announces the start of the new sports season 2025-2026** The 2025-2026 season in Ali Jebel, one of the most prestigious galloper races OAE, will be held under the patronage of the Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid al-Maktoum. The competition starts on November 1, 2025 and will last until March 8, 2026. The organizers announced that the total prize money for this season has increased by 20% compared to the previous season. The program includes flat races, hurdle races, and special races, which are designed to attract the best young talents, increase the concentration of riders and improve the status of the emirati galloper as a top-level sport.
**Key changes and new initiatives** At a press conference held at "Dubai Marin" Hotel, the organizers announced that the program "Daimm" — the first in the world of such format. It includes a bonus system, which encourages the addition of bonuses to official funds by race. The main emphasis is on young horses (2-3 years), and at the same time, those who run faster on the track. "The program is designed to create equal opportunities and stimulate the active participation of riders in races," — noted Mohammed Ahmed, the general director of the galloper.
**Participation in the competition** In the competition, participants can be amateurs and professional sports organizations, SMI and entusiasts of racing. Also, the organizers will provide the opportunity to compete with partners, whose support allows to develop infrastructure and increase the status of the galloper. The organizers plan that new rules and formats of races will attract both local and international participants.
