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8th edition of Longines-Hathab Qatar Equestrian Tour 2024-25 begins on Thursday    The Qatar Equestrian Tour - Longines Hathab, supported by The Social & Sport Contribution Fund (Daam), commenced on September 25th, 2024, and will continue until May 2025.   An initiative put forward by HE Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Shaqab, this premier equestrian tour serves as a cornerstone for the horse-riding community in Qatar. It aims to nurture the Qatar’s future international champions and promote horsemanship as an integral part of Qatar's cultural heritage. Organized collaboratively by the Qatar Equestrian Federation (QEF) and Al Shaqab, a member of Qatar Foundation, and generously supported by The Social & Sport Contribution Fund (Daam), the Qatar Equestrian Tour - Hathab will feature 14 individual and team competitions in showjumping and dressage across various age categories. These

  Tickets are on sale now for next spring’s  Qatar 1812 KM - 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship race Doha, Qatar, 12 September 2024 - Lusail International Circuit (LIC) is set to host the season opener of the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) next spring, titled the Qatar 1812 KM - 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship . This thrilling event is named in honor of Qatar’s National Day. Taking place from February 26 to 28 , tickets for the motorsport spectacle are now on sale. Fans will witness multiple cars racing simultaneously across two categories: Hypercar and LMGT3 , in an intense battle that will last up to ten hours. A 200 Qatari Riyal ticket valid for all three days of the event provides access to two prime viewing areas: the Main Grandstand and Lusail Hill. While the former offers an excellent view of the start/finish line and pit lane action, the latter is a dedicated elevated viewing platform located at Turn 1, providing spectators with an unparalleled vantage point

 Qatar Tourism marks World Tourism Day Qatar Tourism celebrates World Tourism Day 2024 under the theme “Tourism and Peace”, highlighting the vital role of the tourism sector in fostering peace and understanding between nations and cultures and in supporting reconciliation process. The event, held at Heenat Salma Farm was attended by Qatar Tourism and Visit Qatar senior staff members along with local and regional media members where they enjoyed cultural workshops, the Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum’s Education and Awareness Department presented an art workshop titled “Sport in Global Paintings” which combined art and sports and highlighted the cultural value of sports on a global scale. Attendees also had the opportunity to network and engage in important discussions.

  Exciting Third Stop of the European Match Race Circuit at Lake Iskar, Bulgaria The third stop of the European Match Race Circuit has come to an end in a spectacular location: Lake Iskar, Bulgaria. This lake, located just 30 kilometers south of Sofia, is the largest in the country and, interestingly, is an artificial reservoir. Created in 1949 to supply drinking water to the capital and generate electricity, Lake Iskar has also become an ideal getaway for those seeking tranquility, surrounded by mountains and forests. With its 30 square kilometers of water and depths reaching up to 75 meters, it’s easy to imagine how beautiful this place is. Beyond being a natural paradise, it has also become a perfect setting for large-scale events like the match race.   For four days, from the 19th to the 22nd, ten teams from various countries, including Bulgaria, England, France, and Spain, competed in the challenging racecourse of Lake Iskar. The goal was clear: it wasn’t just about winnin