The world of horse racing is dominated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE, and Ruler of Dubai. That’s according to a report by CNN Arabic, which says His Highness is one of the most important personalities in racing, and horse breeding. Sheikh Mohammed founded Godolphin in 1994, and it’s now the largest racing stable in the world. The company has bases across the world, including the UK, Ireland, France, Australia, the US, and Dubai.

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