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The Equestrian Authority and the Jocky Club sign a memorandum of understanding to share data and enhance regulatory integration in the equestrian sector.

The Equestrian Authority has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for national data sharing with Jockey Club. The agreement aims to support the Authority’s functions and enhance collaboration between the two entities in the development of horse racing, thereby contributing to the advancement of the sector and the improvement of services provided to various stakeholders.

This agreement supports the establishment of an integrated relationship based on the principle of data sharing and enhanced operational efficiency. It includes exchanging expertise, coordinating efforts, and achieving operational integration, in addition to driving digital transformation in the sector and improving data quality. These efforts aim to enhance transparency and meet the needs of government entities, investors, and practitioners in the sector, while also ensuring improved planning for future events and races.

Engineer Abdullah Al-Asiri, Secretary-General of the Equestrian Authority, stated that this collaboration marks a strategic step toward enhancing institutional integration within the equestrian sector and strengthening coordination with key partners in the ecosystem. He also emphasized that through this agreement, the Authority aims to contribute to the development of the regulatory environment and the improvement of data and service quality, which in turn supports sectoral growth.

Mr. Ziad bin Saad Al-Muqrin, CEO of Jocky Club, highlighted the importance of the agreement, noting that it opens new horizons for institutional collaboration and supports the development of the Saudi equestrian sector in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

The signing of this agreement reflects the Equestrian Authority’s ongoing efforts to enhance governance and improve the regulatory environment by enabling access to sector-supporting data. It also aligns with Jocky Club’s efforts to expand its strategic partnerships to boost the technical and organizational efficiency of races.