The Gentleman Magazine Issue 6 | December 2017 | Page 70

MASAR GODOLPHIN CELEBRATED AT
INAUGURAL GRADUATION CEREMONY
Dubai, UAE: Masar Godolphin, the academic and experiential
scholarship operating under the patronage of His Highness
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President
and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of
Dubai, today celebrated the graduation of its first ever cohort
at a ceremony in Dubai.
In the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed,
Government officials and members of the media, the students
were presented with their graduation certificates.
Speaking at the event, Joe Osborne, Group Chief Executive
for Godolphin, said: “Masar Godolphin represents yet another
demonstration of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed’s enduring
passion for horse breeding and racing, and his continued
commitment to the creation of a sustainable future for both
the industry and the individuals involved in it.”
“This inaugural cohort experienced every aspect of horse racing
and breeding in both Europe and the UAE, preparing them
incredibly well for a future in this most exciting and demanding
business. The quality of academia, horsemanship and personal
development required to complete the programme was of the
highest order.”
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“I would like to thank the graduates for their dedication and
commitment during their time on this path. Excellence is a
great starting point for any new programme, but it is also an
unending journey. As His Highness Sheikh Mohammed once
said: “The race for excellence has no finish line”. I believe that
this year’s cohort will continue to be outstanding flag bearers
for the course for many years to come.”
Ali Al Ali, Head of Masar Godolphin, said: “Their graduation
was the final step in a nine-month journey, which provided
eight outstanding and ambitious UAE nationals with a unique
and unrivalled opportunity to embrace their equestrian
heritage, with the aim of becoming the business leaders of the
future.”
“In tandem with the development of their equine knowledge
and skills, the trainees were given the opportunity to visit some
of the UK’s leading sporting and professional organisations in
the pursuit of developing their leadership, management and
teamwork skills. It has been a tough but fulfilling nine months
and I could not be prouder of the Fursan.”
For more information about Masar Godolphin please visit the
Masar Godolphin page on www.godolphin.com/masar
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