The dazzling Longines Arena at Al Shaqab, a member of Qatar Foundation, is all set and ready to welcome the world’s top riders and horses – hosting a world-class international equestrian event from February 24 to 26. 

The event will see 95 talented riders from 24 countries and 146 elite competition horses from across the world to Doha, ready to dazzle the crowds in Al Shaqab’s main event, who are organizing this event for the ninth time at the iconic equestrian destination.

The highly expected international event offers equestrian sport lovers the opportunity to attend the championship in the Middle East and Asia region – experience three days of exceptional action and entertainment unfold in the Olympic disciplines of showjumping, dressage, and para-dressage.

At a recently held press conference in Al Shawab on February 22 - Omar Al Mannai, Event Director and Commercial Manager at Al Shaqab, said: “Once again, Al Shaqab is delighted to welcome the world’s best riders and horses to Qatar. They love the amazing facilities, training conditions, and competition set-up here, and it shows in the number of champion riders who keep returning for CHI AL SHAQAB.”

Expect to see some of the biggest stars in equestrian sport, such as Sweden’s Peder Fredricson, ranked world number one in the latest FEI Longines Jumping Rankings. 

Germany’s Christian Ahlmann, last year’s five-star Grand Prix winner, is back for more titles. Joining Ahlmann are several other champions and top-ranked riders, such as Great Britain’s Scott Brash, Australia’s Edwina Tops-Alexander, and Belgium’s Pieter Devos. 

Representing Qatar, Wejdan Majed Al Malki, participating in the dressage category, along with the showjumping trio of Hamad Nasser Al Qadi - fresh off his second successive Emir Sword title triumph - Faleh Suwead Al Ajami, and Nasser Al Ghazali.

Al Mannai said: “To be able to see the top athletes compete in a truly world-class competition is an incredible opportunity for the equestrian community here in Qatar, and sports lovers in general. It has been tremendously encouraging, and satisfying, to note the event grows bigger and better with every passing year, regardless of the challenges faced.”

“This is a credit to everyone involved with Commercial Bank CHI AL SHAQAB Presented by Longines, including the participants, fans, Organizing Committee, and other team members. Special mention must go to the event sponsors, who have shown their commitment towards supporting equestrian sport in Qatar,” he added.

ExxonMobil Qatar will, once again, be the Main Sponsor of CHI AL SHAQAB, affirming a longstanding association with Al Shaqab that has helped grow and nurture equestrian sport in Qatar. The event will take place at the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab, from Feb 24-26. pic.twitter.com/pNccG3fxfr

— Al Shaqab (@AlShaqab) February 18, 2022

Commercial Bank is the Title Sponsor, Longines is the Presenting Partner, and ExxonMobil Qatar is the Main Sponsor. 

Joseph Abraham, the Group CEO at Commercial Bank, said: “Commercial Bank is pleased to play its part in Qatar’s sporting success story and to support Qatar’s national vision of being a world-class sports hub through its sponsorship of this premier equestrian competition.”

Hussein Ali Al-Abdulla, EGM & Chief Marketing Officer, Commercial Bank, said: “I’m delighted that Commercial Bank will once again be the Title Sponsor of CHI AL SHAQAB. We’re looking forward to being a part of a truly exceptional equestrian competition. Commercial Bank appreciates the importance of sports in the social and economic development of Qatar, and is committed to supporting Qatar’s vision to be an international sporting hub.”

Saleh Al Mana, Vice President and Director of Government and Public Affairs, ExxonMobil Qatar, said: “We’re excited to be part of this year’s CHI AL SHAQAB as the main sponsor and to continue our support for Al Shaqab and its programs and events. Our partnership with Al Shaqab is inspired by the Qatar National Vision 2030 and driven by a commitment to prepare young people for a rapidly changing world by instilling the values, motivation, and confidence they will require to meet future challenges.”

Al Shaqab is also proud of its long-term association with the Longines, the Presenting Partner of CHI AL SHAQAB.

Al Mannai said: “This relationship is underscored by the name of the competition venue, with the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab representing the perfect location for the world’s best riders and horses to come together and compete for the ultimate honor of being crowned a champion at CHI AL SHAQAB.”

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