Abu Dhabi conference on Arabians



Experts on Arabian horse racing will focus on the culture and history of the sport, breeding, training and the future of Arabian racing during the first World Arabian Horse Racing Conference in Abu Dhabi this autumn. UAE racing officials this week met international Arabian racing authorities in Amsterdam to finalise plans for the conference, which is scheduled for September 23-25. "We expect between 60 to 100 experts from various fields to take part in the panel discussions.

"This will possibly be the richest assembly of experts who have Arabian racing in their heart," said Mats Genberg, the secretary of the International Federation of Arabian Horse Racing Authorities. The three-day conference will be held on the sidelines of the Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition in co-ordination with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council. Officials of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Global Arabian Flat Racing Festival and Emirates Arabian Horse Society were involved in the event's planning.

"The UAE leaders have always supported Arabian horse racing and this conference initiated by Sheikh Mansour will help in collecting a lot of ideas on promoting Arabian horse racing and also help in finding solutions," said Mohammed Essa Al Adhab, the vice chairman of the international authority. Elsewhere, Aidan O'Brien is responsible for five of the 13 possibles for the Jebel Ali Stables & Racecourse Anglesey Stakes at The Curragh on Sunday.

The Ballydoyle trainer's quintet consists of Railway Stakes runner-up Samuel Morse, Emperor Hadrian, High Ruler, Queen Of Spain and Naas winner Rudolf Valentino. Godolphin have two in the list - the unraced pair Al Aasifh from Saeed bin Suroor's yard, and Deep South, housed by Mahmood Al Zarooni. @Email:sports@thenational.ae

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Victor Nunes (BRA) beat Siyovush Gulmamadov (TJK)

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Featherweight

Hussein Salim (IRQ) beat Shakhriyor Juraev (UZB)

(Round 1 submission, armbar)

Catchweight 80kg

Rashed Dawood (UAE) beat Otabek Kadirov (UZB)

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Lightweight

Ho Taek-oh (KOR) beat Ronald Girones (CUB)

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Lightweight

Arthur Zaynukov (RUS) beat Damien Lapilus (FRA)

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Bantamweight

Vinicius de Oliveira (BRA) beat Furkatbek Yokubov (RUS)

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Flyweight

Shannon Ross (TUR) beat Donovon Freelow (USA)

(Unanimous decision)

Lightweight

Dan Collins (GBR) beat Mohammad Yahya (UAE)

(Round 2 submission D’arce choke)

Catchweight 73kg

Martun Mezhulmyan (ARM) beat Islam Mamedov (RUS)

(Round 3 submission, kneebar)

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Xavier Alaoui (MAR) beat Jaures Dea (CAM)

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Manon Fiorot (FRA) v Gabriela Campo (ARG)

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Mainz v Union Berlin (6.30pm)

Paderborn v Augsburg (6.30pm)

Bayern Munich v Borussia Dortmund (9.30pm)

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Wolfsburg v Bayer Leverkusen (6.30pm)

SC Freiburg v Eintracht Frankfurt (9on)

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Day 2, Abu Dhabi Test: At a glance

Moment of the day Dinesh Chandimal has inherited a challenging job, after being made Sri Lanka’s Test captain. He responded in perfect fashion, with an easy-natured century against Pakistan. He brought up three figures with a majestic cover drive, which he just stood and admired.

Stat of the day – 33 It took 33 balls for Dilruwan Perera to get off the mark. His time on zero was eventful enough. The Sri Lankan No 7 was given out LBW twice, but managed to have both decisions overturned on review. The TV replays showed both times that he had inside edged the ball onto his pad.

The verdict In the two previous times these two sides have met in Abu Dhabi, the Tests have been drawn. The docile nature of proceedings so far makes that the likely outcome again this time, but both sides will be harbouring thoughts that they can force their way into a winning position.

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New process leads to panic among jobseekers

As a UAE-based travel agent who processes tourist visas from the Philippines, Jennifer Pacia Gado is fielding a lot of calls from concerned travellers just now. And they are all asking the same question.  

“My clients are mostly Filipinos, and they [all want to know] about good conduct certificates,” says the 34-year-old Filipina, who has lived in the UAE for five years.

Ms Gado contacted the Philippines Embassy to get more information on the certificate so she can share it with her clients. She says many are worried about the process and associated costs – which could be as high as Dh500 to obtain and attest a good conduct certificate from the Philippines for jobseekers already living in the UAE. 

“They are worried about this because when they arrive here without the NBI [National Bureau of Investigation] clearance, it is a hassle because it takes time,” she says.

“They need to go first to the embassy to apply for the application of the NBI clearance. After that they have go to the police station [in the UAE] for the fingerprints. And then they will apply for the special power of attorney so that someone can finish the process in the Philippines. So it is a long process and more expensive if you are doing it from here.”

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