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Global Champions Tour strengthens Arab ties with successful Egypt debut by the pyramids

CAIRO: When Pieter Devos first arrived in Cairo last week for the Egyptian debut of the Longines Global Champions Tour, the Belgian rider turned his gaze to the pyramids and thought about how cool it would be to win the Grand Prix against a backdrop like that. A few days later, Devos manifested that scenario, as he topped the podium with his horse, Casual DV Z, at the inaugural Cairo Grand Prix, pocketing a handsome $370,000 prize check after achieving the fastest clear round in the 12-rider jum