First batch of horses arrive for Commercial Bank CHI AL SHAQAB Presented by Longines

Doha, February 25 – A flight carrying 45 top showjumping horses has touched down in Doha, ahead of Commercial Bank CHI AL SHAQAB Presented by Longines, the international equestrian event taking place at the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab from 27-29 Feb.

In total, 130 horses from all around the world – including Germany, Netherlands, France, Belgium, Spain, Austria and Switzerland – will arrive on three specially chartered flights to participate in the event.

The horses will compete in the Olympic equestrian disciplines of showjumping, dressage, and para dressage. CHI (Concours Hippique International – International Equestrian Competition) is the official title awarded by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) to international equestrian competitions with three or more equestrian disciplines.  Commercial Bank CHI AL SHAQAB Presented by Longines is one of only five CHI competitions worldwide and the first and only equestrian event of its kind in the Middle East and Asia (Mena) region.

It is being organized and hosted by Al Shaqab for the seventh time.

Tickets for Commercial Bank CHI AL SHAQAB Presented by Longines, including exclusive VIP packages, are now available online at https://www.q-tickets.com/ or through the Al Shaqab website (www.alshaqab.com).

Al Shaqab – A World-Class Facility

Since its establishment in 1992, Al Shaqab’s vision was to build on Qatar’s Arabian horse heritage and be a leading global center for equine professionals, while providing an engaging experience for the community. Global leadership has not only meant preserving, improving, and promoting the Arabian horse breed, but also encouraging the community in this unique, traditional cultural sport. 

Today, Al Shaqab’s impressive facilities, which are distinctively designed in the shape of a horseshoe, cover 980,000 square meters. With a state-of-the-art Main Arena comprising both an indoor and outdoor venue capable of holding over 5000 spectators, Al Shaqab is part of Qatar’s growing reputation on the world stage that showcases its ability to host major international sports event at the highest level.

For further details please visit www.alshaqab.com