His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani met on Thursday at his office in the Amiri Diwan with Lebanese Prime Minister-designate Saad al-Hariri on his visit to the country.
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, congratulated Nasa over the successful landing of Perseverance rover on the Martian surface.
In a tweet posted within minutes after the landing, Sheikh Mohammed said the joint scientific exploration will reveal the Red Planet s secrets and give insights into its past and future. Another successful mission has just reached Mars. Congratulations to the United States & @NASA for the successful landing of the Perseverance rover on the Martian surface. The joint scientific exploration will reveal the Red Planet s secrets & give insights into its past & future, Sheikh Mohammed said in his tweet.
(MENAFN - Gulf Times) Abdulaziz Khalid al-Bukhari astride GI Molga won the Future Riders 100cm class as His Highness The Amir Sword Festival for showjumping and dressage began on Thursday at the Qatar Equestrian Federation s outdoor arena.
The three-day championship carries a total prize money of QR500000, with the feature event Big Tour scheduled for Saturday. The winner of the Amir Sword will also be awarded a brand new car. Thursday, the mandatory veterinary checks and familiarization session was held.
The event is being held in accordance with the rules and regulations of the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI). Strict Covid-19 prevention protocols is being followed with only 10 percent of fan attendance being allowed at the venue
Saeed Nasser al-Qadi warmed-up for His Highness The Amir Sword Equestrian Festival s feature event in style, by winning the Big Tour class yesterday at the Qatar Equestrian Federation s outdoor arena.
(MENAFN - Saudi Press Agency)
Riyadh, February 19, 2021, SPA His Royal Highness Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, will patronize, tomorrow evening, the ceremony of the most valuable global race in the world, the Saudi Cup 2021, in its second edition, at King Abdulaziz Equestrian Field, in Janadriyah, Riyadh . The most famous trainers, racers, and horses in the world will participate in the championship, with prizes amounting to $30.5 million. The total number of horses participating in King Abdulaziz Equestrian Field is 77 from 13 countries, with a prize of $20 million to the winner. The horses participating in the race are headed by Chuwa Wizard , Bangkok , Great Scot , Max Player and Knicks Go , under the supervision of the best trainers in the world.