DOHA (Qatar): The Katara international Arabian Horse Festival (KIAHF) held under the patronage of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani began on an impressive note at the Cultural Village Foundation, Katara.
The Festival scheduled from February 2-6 is hosted by Katara in partnership with Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club and Qatar Equestrian Federation.
Prof. Khalid Bin Ibrahim Al- Sulaiti, General Manager, Katara and Chairman of the Organizing Committee, Katara International Arabian Horse Festival, inaugurated the Festival.
Visitors can look forward to enjoying several equine-related art exhibitions put up by individuals and organizations. Qatar-based auction house, Al-Aseel, is exhibiting various equine-related works of art created by international artists.
Prof. Al Sulaiti also inaugurated an exhibition organized by the Polish embassy, in the presence of HE Janusz Janke, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the State of Qatar.
The exhibition titled, ‘Manuscript Concerning the Horses of the Orient and Those Originating from Oriental Breeds’, provides interesting equine-related contributions by a Polish traveler, Wactaw Seweryn Rzewuski.
A Title Show organized from February 3-6 is the principal event of KIAHF.
Prof. Al Sulaiti, said: “Our vision is to promote Qatar, a pioneer in breeding purebred Arabians, as a world-class hub for horses and equestrian sports. The Festival aims to promote the standing of the unique purebred Arabian breed locally, regionally, and internationally.
“The nation has previously hosted 29 international shows and championships for purebred Arabians. This is the first time the premier show is being hosted at Cultural Village Foundation, Katara. The Festival has attracted international interest and global participation of horse owners and breeders.”
