Originated from the nomadic people, Arabs always have a special feeling for horses, which is also a very important element in the Arab culture.

Speaking of horses, Arabians are most proud of them. Arabian horse, originated from Arabian Peninsula, is one of the most famous horse breeds in the world, and also the oldest purebred horse in the world. British purebred horse, Orlov horse and Morgen horse all contain the blood of this horse breed. Because growing up in the desert, Arabian horse has excellent endurance and seems to "float" in the air when running. In addition, Arabian horses are smart and gentle, easy to get close to people. In 1961, in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, the Abdel Aziz Arabian horse center was specially built to be responsible for the registration and management of Arabian horses and to participate in major international competitions on behalf of Saudi Arabia.

In Saudi Arabia, besides camel racing, horse racing is also a great event in the desert. In 2020, the Saudi national horse racing club will start to host the Saudi Cup race. The second Saudi Arabia cup, which just ended last week, is the most ambitious competition in the world, with a total bonus of US $20 million, more than three times that of the Arc de Triomphe, the largest competition in Europe. The holding of Saudi Arabia cup not only attracts the world's attention and promotes the development of tourism and investment industry, but also marks the transformation of Saudi Arabia.

Horse racing is not only a business card of Saudi Arabia's global reputation, but also a leisure activity that Saudi people are willing to participate in. In the past, the race course was full of cars at every race. Many Saudi families went out to watch the race and get together with their relatives and friends. If you want to travel to Saudi Arabia, watching horse racing is a very recommended itinerary. Video column Director / Liu Lu