Qatar Airways Extends Congratulations as HH The Amir Sword Festival Concludes
(IN SHORT) The HH The Amir Sword Festival, hosted by the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club at the Al Rayyan Racecourse from February 15 to 17, concluded with resounding success, showcasing Qatar’s prowess in organizing top-tier equine events. As the Official Airline Partner of the festival, Qatar Airways played a pivotal role in adding a touch of elegance to the proceedings, with its cabin crew presenting prizes to the winning riders. The event, characterized by exceptional horsemanship and international participation, further solidifies Qatar’s reputation as a hub for world-class equestrian competitions, drawing admiration from the global equestrian community.
(PRESS RELEASE) Doha, Qatar, 2024-Feb-20 — /Travel PR News/ — The conclusion of the prestigious HH The Amir Sword Festival marks another spectacular display of horsemanship and camaraderie within the equestrian community, reaffirming Qatar’s esteemed reputation as a host for world-class equine events. Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Partner of the HH The Amir Sword Festival, extends its congratulations to the winning riders and their stallions who showcased exemplary skill and determination throughout the competition. The world-class festival was hosted by the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club at the Al Rayyan Racecourse from 15-17 February, and saw the highest number of international racehorses, with 26 races being run throughout the three days. Adding the signature Qatar Airways touch of class, the airline’s cabin crew were present during the prize distribution ceremony giving the winners a taste of the Qatar Airways world-renowned hospitality.
About Qatar Airways
A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways won the ‘World’s Best Business Class’ for the tenth time at the 2023 World Airline Awards, managed by the international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax. The airline continues to be synonymous with excellence, also taking home, Best Airline in the Middle East, World’s Best Business Class Lounge and World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining at the prestigious awards held during the 2023 Paris Air Show. Qatar Airways is an unprecedented seven-time winner of the “World’s Best Airline” voted by Skytrax (2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021 and 2022).
Qatar Airways currently flies to more than 160 destinations worldwide, connecting through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport, voted by Skytrax as the ‘World’s Best Airport’ in 2021 and 2022 consecutively. This year, Hamad International Airport has been ranked by Skytrax as the second-best airport in the world, and received the ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ accolade for the ninth time in a row, as well as ‘World’s Best Airport Shopping’.
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