DOHA (Qatar): The Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) has announced that the Social and Sports Activities Support Fund (Daam) will be the main supporter of Amir Sword Festival, which will start tomorrow (February 18).
The three-day event will be held the Al Rayyan Park with international runners will be lining up in the Festival races, reflecting the stature of horseracing in Qatar.
This support is part of the ongoing partnership between QREC and Daam. This support covers several of QREC’s activities and is aimed to realise the aim behind the partnership extended over the years and achieve success for both parties.
QREC Chairman HE Issa bin Mohamed Al Mohannadi lauded Daam’s support.
“First of all, we would like to thank Daam for their keenness to be with us in the major events at QREC,” he said. “Daam are the main supporter of our most valuable event, His Highness The Amir Sword Festival, this year. The partnership between QREC and Daam has been moving from strength to strength for five years now.”
Daam CEO Abdulrahman bin Abdulatif al-Mannai said, “For the fifth straight year, the Social and Sports Activities Support Fund is the main supporter of His Highness The Amir Sword Festival as well as the activities and events of QREC.
“This support is part of Daam’s belief in the stature of this remarkable sports and cultural event. The Festival is of paramount importance for the community in Qatar given its effective role in promoting the long-established cultural heritage of Qatar both regionally and internationally.”
