Katara to launch International Arabian Horse Festival next year

Doha: The Cultural Village Foundation Katara has signed a cooperation agreement with the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) to host the Qatar International Arabian Horse Championship, as one of many events of the Katara International Horse Festival, which will be held in February 2021.

In this context, General Manager of the Cultural Village Katara, Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, said: “Katara intends to launch the first edition of the International Arabian Horse Festival, in which the Qatar International Arabian Horse Championship will be its most distinguished event."

"The hosting of this tournament in Katara reflects our endeavour to be present with our public in all forums, and until the creative, cultural and entertainment image that we present to our dear visitors is complete, we hope that the Qatar International Arabian Horse Championship will be a global event that attracts all those interested in the horse and equestrian world," Dr Al Sulaiti said.

He also explained that this important and distinguished international tournament will held be on Katara beach, which hosted the largest sports tournaments and competitions in the world, as Katara has always organised and presented major international festivals and exhibitions that symbolise the originality of our heritage. 

For his part, Chairman of the Racing and Equestrian Club, Issa bin Muhammad Al Mohannadi, said: “We are happy to be present in Katara, this distinguished cultural, to sign this agreement that resulted in hosting the Qatar International Arabian Horse Championship. We strongly hope that this agreement will lead to the development and progress of sports in general and the championship."

The Festival will be held in February 2021 at Katara Beach, and will include various events, such as the Qatar International Arabian Horse Championships.