Qatar’s Enduring Partnership: A Legacy of Vision and Excellence

As the curtain falls on the 2025 renewal of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe weekend in Paris, Qatar’s long-standing sponsorship once again proves to be much more than just support for a sporting event. It stands as a model of strategic partnership and sporting vision. The collaboration between the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) and France Galop, which began in 2008, has become one of the cornerstones of this world-renowned meeting.

Over the years, it has delivered far-reaching benefits, particularly in strengthening the presence of Purebred Arabian racing on Europe’s and the world’s premier stages. This integration has become a defining feature of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe weekend, where the Qatar Arabian World Cup continues to capture worldwide attention. Staged immediately before the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe, the race attracts immense interest and has evolved into one of the most anticipated moments of the entire weekend.

The Qatari sponsorship has also given rise to the prestigious Doha Triple Crown, a visionary initiative that encourages international competition among owners and trainers of Purebred Arabians. The series connects three elite races — the Qatar International Stakes at Goodwood, the Qatar Arabian World Cup at ParisLongchamp, and the HH The Amir Sword at Al Rayyan — with special recognition for any horse capable of winning all three.

Winning the Triple Crown is a challenge that only truly exceptional champions can meet. Ebraz, owned by H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al Thani, first proved this in 2020. Yet Al Ghadeer took this achievement to unprecedented heights, completing the treble for the second consecutive year, and looks well prepared and very close to completing the treble once more — a feat that underscores his extraordinary consistency and class at the very highest level.

Team V.DIR-EM-UAE