Edited press release from CHI Al Shaqab

Al Shaqab, a member of Qatar Foundation, is gearing up for a feast of breathtaking equestrian sport, with two world-class international events taking place on consecutive weekends at the iconic Longines Arena at Al Shaqab.

The first, from February 25-27, is Al Shaqab’s signature equestrian event – Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab presented by Longines 2021. The premier international equestrian competition, which will be organized and hosted by Al Shaqab for the eighth time since it was created in 2013, has evolved to become one of the highlights on the global equestrian calendar.

The prestige associated with CHI Al Shaqab QAB, and its exemplary organization, has also attracted the finest local and global sponsors and partners: The Social & Sport Contribution Fund (Daam) has been named this year as the Supporter of the event; Commercial Bank is the Title Sponsor; Longines is the Presenting Partner; and ExxonMobil is the Main Sponsor.

Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab presented by Longines 2021 will be followed by the first competition of the 2021 Longines Global Champions Tour (LGCT), from March 4-6, also at the Longines Arena at Al Shaqab. The world’s leading five-star showjumping competition, which will take horses, riders and spectators to major cities worldwide, kicks off the new LGCT season in Doha.

On the list of riders for this week’s Commercial Bank CHI Al Shaqab presented by Longines 2021 are big names such as Scott Brash (GBR), Marcus Ehning (GER), Peder Fredricsson (SWE), Eric Lamaze (CAN), Gregory Wathelet (BEL), Kevin Staut (FRA) and Edwina Tops-Alexander (AUS).