Al Shaqab
| Formation | 1992 |
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| Type | Equestrian Centre |
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Parent organization | Qatar Foundation |
| Website | alshaqab |
Al Shaqab (Arabic: الشقب) is Qatar Foundation’s (QF) equestrian center in the Al Shagub district, Qatar. Founded in 1992 by Sheikh Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Emir of Qatar, Al Shaqab joined QF in 2004. Al Shaqab is now an important equine education resource center and focuses on breeding of Arabian horses.
Al Shaqab is also a hub for intercultural activities. It holds international equestrian events which brings in visitors from around the world. By preserving and showcases Arabian horses, which are symbols of Qatari culture. In this way, Al Shaqab promotes understanding and appreciation of Qatar’s traditions on a global stage. The CHI Al Shaqab event, for example, attracts equestrian athletes and audiences from over 30 countries every year (Horse Show Jumping TV, 2023).