Al Shaqab International Arabian Horse Beauty Championship Concludes on a High Note
Mdmar – Doha
The 2026 Al Shaqab International Arabian Horse Beauty Championship concluded on Saturday after four days of competition, held from 4 to 7 November at Al Shaqab’s Longines Outdoor Arena. Organised by Al Shaqab, a member of Qatar Foundation, the event attracted a record 299 purebred Arabian horses, the highest participation in the championship’s history.
The final day featured intense competition in six championship categories, with some of the finest participating horses vying for gold, silver and bronze medals, bringing to a close four days of contests that showcased the outstanding quality of purebred Arabian horses.
In the Yearling Fillies Championship, Siyasat Hamamat won the gold medal, Nayla Al Jazeel took silver, and Tamara Al Shathliya claimed bronze.
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In the Yearling Colts Championship, Nader Al Wajbah secured gold, Siraj Al Jazeel finished second to take silver, while Lahab Al Nasser won bronze.
In the Two- and Three-Year-Old Fillies Championship, Farah Al Mubarakeya claimed gold, followed by Ikram Al Nasser with silver and Sheikha Al Yah with bronze.
In the Two- and Three-Year-Old Colts Championship, Dandoon K.L. won gold, Azzam Umm Al Atham took silver, and Sayer Al Bahia claimed bronze.
The Mares Championship featured strong competition, with Wahsh Al Tuflan winning gold, D.F. Fla taking silver, and S.K. Tia securing bronze.
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The Stallions Championship brought the event to a close, with A.G. Tiam claiming the gold medal, Al Fahad winning silver, and Ameer Al Saree taking bronze.
The Al Shaqab International Arabian Horse Beauty Championship is an International B event approved by the European Conference of Arab Horse Organisations (ECAHO). It also marks the opening of the new season of Arabian horse beauty championships, with this year’s edition attracting wide participation.
The record turnout reflects growing interest in purebred Arabian horse beauty competitions and Qatar’s standing as a host of international championships specialising in this field.
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The “Mdmar” website which was Founded by Khaled Makhlouf in 2007 for horse and equestrian races is keen to cover and follow all competitions related to horses, from show jumping, Horseracing, speed and endurance races, and purebred Arabian horse beauty shows, which belong to the Arab Gulf countries at home and abroad in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, the Sultanate of Oman, and the Kingdom of Bahrain.
