United Arab Emirates Prime Minister Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has donated $2.5 million to support Victorian bushfire victims. Sheik Mohammed has given $1 million to the Victorian Racing Industry fund for volunteers who helped fight the fires. And he pledged a further $1.5 million to assist communities around his breeding operation near Seymour. Sheikh Mohammed’s world breeding operation Darley runs a stud at Northwood Park that employs more than 100 people. The Victoria Racing Club will pay tribute to bushfire volunteers at its Super Saturday meeting on March 7 by donating gate receipts and catering profits from the day to the Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria. Jockeys will donate 5 per cent of earnings, while trainers and owners have been asked for similar support.
BUSHFIRE RELIEF FROM ARAB LAND
United Arab Emirates Prime Minister Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has donated $2.5 million to support Victorian bushfire victims. Sheik Mohammed has given $1 million to the Victorian Racing Industry fund for volunteers who helped fight the fires. And he pledged a further $1.5 million to assist communities around his breeding operation near Seymour.
