Sheikh Mansour Festival to sponsor Women of the Future Awards

dubai — One of the world’s largest Arabian horseracing organisations, the HH Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan Global Arabian Horse Flat Racing Festival, has announced its sponsorship of the Women of the Future Awards for the second consecutive year.

Run under the patronage of Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, and Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, Chairwoman of the General Women’s Union, Supreme Chairwoman of the Family Development Foundation and President of the Supreme Council for Motherhood and Childhood, the Festival completes the prestigious roster of supporters as sponsor of the Sport Award, a category which celebrates the rising female stars of British sport and their growing influence and accomplishments.

The Women of the Future (WOF) Awards is an annual awards ceremony in London, UK, which celebrates Britain’s new generation of young influential women across business, media, sport, culture and public service. Founded in 2006 by Pinky Lilani CBE DL, the WOF programme is a highly-regarded framework of events and projects that support and celebrate the success of young women through the WOF Awards, WOF Summit, WOF Ambassadors and WOF Network.

Recognised as a significant promoter of female sporting excellence through its race series dedicated to encouraging the career development of professional and amateur female jockeys, the HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies World Championship, the Women of the Future Awards will remain an integral part of the Festival’s global sponsorship portfolio and Britishbased activities for 2017.

The Women of the Future Awards will take place at London’s Hilton Hotel, Park Lane on Nov. 15.