World Arabian Horse Championship opens at Old Doha Port – The Peninsula

World Arabian Horse Championship opens at Old Doha Port – The Peninsula

H E Sheikh Thani bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (centre) with General Manager of Cultural Village Foundation, Katara Prof. Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti (right), and other officials during the opening of the World Arabian Horse Championship 2023 at the Old Doha Port yesterday.

Doha, Qatar: The World Arabian Horse Championship 2023 started at the Old Doha Port yesterday, ushering in a prestigious equestrian spectacle that will continue until December 9.

The event features participation of 150 horses from 21 countries. This edition also marks the first time in 42 years that Qatar takes the helm as the host country, breaking away from the championship’s traditional venue in France.

A diverse array of countries, including Austria, Belgium, Brazil, China, Germany, Italy, Jordan, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Morocco, Poland, Qatar, Romania, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Uruguay, converge at this international showcase of equine excellence.

In his speech, Prof. Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim Al Sulaiti, the General Manager of Cultural Village Foundation, Katara underscored the significance of this event as a transformative milestone in the world of equestrianism. He emphasised the celebration of the Arabian horse as a cultural icon, symbolising a profound connection to Arab