It was indeed an impressive victory for Pure-bred Arabian horses in Europe Championships. Derek Thomson of BBC's Channel IV sought reaction to the Newmarket series, comprising two events of The President of the UAE Challenge Derby and The Abu Dhabi Championship International Series Race. We could only say these have no limits or borders. They form a part of the on-going process. The races aim at giving the Pure-bred Arabian horses the place they deserve."
- Faisal Seddiq Al Mutawa, Chairman of IFAHR , Posted on 10 November 2001