WAHO Conference commences in Doha

• Published date: 12 November 2014
• Publication title: Gulf Times

Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club chairman HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Faleh alThani officially declared the World Arabian Horse Organisation (WAHO) Conference open at the RitzCarlton yesterday.

Held under patronage of HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa alThani, the WAHO Conference has returned to Doha for the second time after Brazil was unable to host the meet in Sao Paulo in 2013.

Making his opening speech in the presence of dignitaries from various member countries, Sheikh Mohammed appreciated the work done by WAHO.

"Qatar is proud to be home to some of the most beautiful and fastest Arabian horses in the world. You will be, therefore, invited to the worldclass farms and studs of Qatar, including Al Shaqab, Umm Qarn and Al Shahania, as well as some other relatively new farms and studs," Sheikh Mohammed said.

"In recognition of WAHO and its efforts, QREC will organise a special race meeting, marking the hosting of the WAHO Conference 2014, with as highlights the running of the WAHO Conference Qatar Cup and the inaugural running of the Jay Stream Cup," the QREC chairman added.

"With your presence and efforts, we are confident of your continued success in shaping the future of the ancient breed of the Arabian horse and maintaining its purity for ourselves and those who come after us. I would like to wish you and the Conference all success and I hope you will enjoy your time here as our guests," Sheikh Mohammed concluded.

QREC general manager Sami Jassim alBoenain who was present during the opening ceremony, expressed the desire of Qatar to be in the Board of Directors of WAHO. "This is the second time that we are hosting the WAHO Conference and we are glad to do so. It is very important for Qatar as it is one of the major players in the development of the Pure Arabian breed. Qatar has...