RIDERS ON THE STORM

CHI Al Shaqab is to showcase an exciting mix of equestrian sport and entertainment in Doha.

Top-ranking local and international equestrian athletes will be competing at the 10th edition of the Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab Presented by Longines. The event, which is one of five annual CHI (Concours Hippique International) competitions around the world, will take place from February 23 to 25, at the world-famous Al Shaqab Equestrian Center. It will be supported by Commercial Bank as its title sponsor, Longines as the presenting partner and main sponsor ExxonMobil.

The equestrian athletes will contend in the Olympic disciplines of show jumping, dressage and para-dressage, which will showcase the special bond that develops between a horse and a rider and the exceptional performances it can produce at such an elite level.

This year’s event has noted a growing number of participants of both horses and riders from across the Middle East, which has been an encouraging sign for the organisers since the exciting competition at CHI Al Shaqab can only be enhanced by added local interest in the fortunes of top equestrians from around the Arab world.

Speaking on this year’s competition, Al Shaqab Executive Director Khalifa Al Attiya, said: “We at Al Shaqab, and indeed the entire Qatari nation, are proud and honoured to host this big event which is now established as a highlight of the global equestrian sports calendar.

“As the most celebrated competition of its kind in the Middle East and Asia regions, CHI Al Shaqab brings together those riders and horses who stand at the pinnacle of their disciplines. This year, once again we will deliver a festival of extraordinarily high-quality sport, as well as cultural, educational, and family entertainment activities for guests of all ages. We look forward to welcoming everyone.”

Joseph Abraham, Group Chief Executive Officer, Commercial Bank, said: “We are pleased to be the title sponsor for the fourth consecutive year of this premier equestrian event.

“We are dedicated to supporting Qatar’s aspirations of becoming a premier international sports hub and we recognise the significance of sports in shaping Qatar’s economy and international presence.” ✤

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