Bassem Hassan Mohammed is part of Qatar's team. Photo (c) Jenny Abrahamsson.
The first qualifier of the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup 2016 season will take place in Al Ain (UAE) on Thursday 18 February, attracting a field of 11 teams.
The starting order, which was determined by a draw held in Al Ain today, will be as follows:
1. UAE
2. Qatar
3. Ukraine
4. Italy
5. Egypt
6. Switzerland
7. France
8. Great Britain
9. Syria
10. Saudi Arabia
11. Ireland
Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE will be eligible for Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup points in the Middle East League.
Thursday’s competition will begin at 14.00 local time and will be broadcast live on FEI TV, the FEI’s official online video platform.
Source: Press release from FEI
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