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CHI AL SHAQAB ANNOUNCES WOQOD AS SILVER SPONSOR FOR CHI AL SHAQAB 2017

Doha – 28 February 2017: AL SHAQAB is pleased to announce WOQOD as the silver sponsor for the prestigious international equestrian competition, CHI AL SHAQAB, taking place at AL SHAQAB from 2 – 4 March 2017.

CHI AL SHAQAB is one of only four international annual equestrian competitions of its kind. It will see top-ranking local, regional and international riders compete in Show Jumping CSI 5*and 3*, Dressage CDI 5*, and Para-Dressage CPEDI 3* at AL SHAQAB’s indoor and outdoor state-of-the-art facilities.

“We are delighted to have WOQOD as our silver sponsor for the first time this year at the fifth CHI AL SHAQAB edition. We highly value the support of our sponsors, and sincerely hope that this will be first of many years of collaboration with WOQOD” said Omar Al Mannai, Event Director, CHI AL SHAQAB.

Fahad Alsubaiey - Chief Marketing Officer said; “We are pleased to sponsor the fifth edition of CHI AL SHAQAB, a major event on Qatar’s annual sports calendar. We look forward to taking part in this unique competition that one which brings together sport, heritage, community and history.”

Visitors to the CHI AL SHAQAB 2017 can look forward to number of exciting activities and an assortment of food and beverages in the Spectator Plaza. The dedicated entertainment zone will feature something for the entire family including interactive video games, virtual reality sets, F1 and horse simulators, face painters, illusionists, pony rides and a daycare centre for toddlers. A range of cultural activities will also be on offer, including henna painters, falcon handlers and traditional food to enable visitors to experience true Qatari hospitality.

This year’s event holds special significance since for AL SHAQAB, as it marks its 25th anniversary.
By hosting events such as CHI AL SHAQAB 2017, AL SHAQAB supports the Qatar National Vision 2030, which aims to promote Qatar as a premier international sports destination.

There are several ticketing options for interested spectators. Adult general admission is QAR35, and QAR15 for children. VIP tickets include VIP seating on the second floor of the arena, complimentary all-day 5-star catering, exclusive entrance, and VIP valet parking; single-day VIP tickets start from QAR1,000 for adults and QAR500 for children. Three-day VIP packages are also available, at QAR2,500 for adults and QAR1,250 for children. For tickets, please visit www.q-tickets.com.


Schedule of Events

Thursday, 2nd March
9:30 am: Jumping CSI 3*, outdoor arena
10:30 am: Para-Dressage CPEDI 3*, indoor arena
12:30 pm: Jumping CSI 3*, outdoor arena
3 pm: Jumping CSI 5*, outdoor arena
5:45 pm: Jumping CSI 5*, outdoor arena

Friday, 3rd March
8:45 am: Para-Dressage CPEDI 3*, indoor arena
9:30 am: Jumping CSI 3*, outdoor arena
2:45 pm: Jumping CSI 3*, outdoor arena
3 pm: Dressage CDI 5* Grand Prix, indoor arena
4:45 pm: Jumping CSI 5*, outdoor arena
7:30 pm: Jumping CSI 5*, outdoor arena



Saturday, 4th March
8:30 am: Dressage CDI 5* Grand Prix Special, indoor arena
9:00 am: Jumping CSI 3*, outdoor arena
10:30 am: Para-Dressage CPEDI 3*, indoor arena
11:30 am: Jumping CSI 5*, outdoor arena
2:15 pm: Jumping CSI 3*, outdoor arena
2:45 pm: Dressage CDI 5*, indoor arena
4:30 pm: Jumping CSI 5*, outdoor arena

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