Egypt’s Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation announced continued growth in the export of Egyptian Arabian horses, supported by efforts to maintain high veterinary and health standards in line with international requirements, in implementation of the directives of Alaa Farouk, Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation.
The General Authority for Veterinary Services said exports of purebred Arabian horses have recently increased to several Arab and European markets, reflecting growing international confidence in Egypt’s veterinary system.
According to Hamed Al-Aqnas, Head of the General Authority for Veterinary Services, Egypt successfully exported Arabian horses to countries including Qatar, Germany, and Belgium. He added that 35 horses were exported to Jordan, while seven horses bound for Iraq passed through Jordanian territory.
Al-Aqnas said the achievement comes as part of a comprehensive veterinary system focused on strict disease monitoring, biosecurity measures inside quarantine facilities, and laboratory testing through accredited reference labs to ensure animal health and smooth export procedures.
He also revealed that the World Organisation for Animal Health has renewed Egypt’s status as free from African equine plague, describing it as a new international recognition of the efficiency of Egypt’s veterinary services.
Al-Aqnas said the renewed certification will help expand exports of Egyptian Arabian horses and open new international markets.
He added that the success reflects the continuous efforts of veterinary quarantine, preventive medicine, and laboratory teams, supporting Egypt’s position in the global trade of purebred Arabian horses.
The Ministry of Agriculture said it will continue developing veterinary services and quarantine systems in line with international standards to strengthen Egypt’s role as a regional hub for equestrianism and Arabian horse trade.
