RIYADH: The Saudi Culture Ministry will participate in the second Saudi Cup tournament, an international horse race held in Riyadh, through a wide variety of cultural programs.
The tournament will be held at the King Abdul Aziz Equestrian Field in Janadriyah in partnership with the Horse Racing Club on Feb. 19 and 20.
It is considered one of the most expensive horse races in the world with prizes amounting to more than $30 million.
Different bodies affiliated with the Culture Ministry such as heritage, music, literature publishing and translation and culinary arts commissions etc. have organized the activities.
Activities related to the “Year of Arabic Calligraphy” initiative will also be held.
The ministry has composed theme music for the racing club and publications containing pictures of horses and details about them.
Saudi musician Mamdouh Saif led a global creative team to come up with the musical masterpiece.
The ministry has also designed a special Sadu scarf in the colors of the Saudi Cup for the winning horses.
An exhibition has also been organized in the King Abdul Aziz Square. It will showcase paintings of horses depicting their importance in the ancient history of the region.
Special food outlets have been planned to give the guests a taste of the Saudi cuisine and Arab hospitality.
A special documentary will also be screened highlighting the heritage and tourism sites in the Arabian Peninsula. It will show handicrafts of different parts of the Kingdom and highlight other aspects of the Arab culture.
Culture Ministry organizes special programs for Saudi Cup
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Culture Ministry organizes special programs for Saudi Cup
- Different bodies affiliated with the Culture Ministry organized the activities
Saudi Arabia to build world-class horse racing venue in Qiddiya
- The 21,000-seat facility, with turf and dirt tracks and an equine hospital, will host the Saudi Cup, the world’s richest horse race
RIYADH: Qiddiya Investment Co. has announced plans for a new horse racing venue in Qiddiya City, highlighting Saudi Arabia’s equestrian heritage.
The venue is planned as a national site for sport, culture and entertainment, and will host the Saudi Cup, the world’s richest horse race, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Abdullah Aldawood, the company’s managing director, said: “Every element, from racing performance and equine welfare to hospitality and fan engagement, has been designed to meet the expectations of the world’s leading racing jurisdictions.
“In line with our wider vision for Qiddiya City, this state-of-the-art venue is designed to be fully accessible, pioneering a new chapter in spectator engagement and experience.”
The facility will feature a flexible racing configuration to support a range of international race formats, ensure optimal conditions for horses, and improve visibility for spectators.
The venue will include the region’s first straight-mile turf course, a 2,200-meter main turf track, and a 2,400-meter inner dirt track, bringing top-level racing together in one location.
A 21,000-seat grandstand will anchor the venue, with capacity expandable to 70,000 for major race days, the SPA reported on Tuesday.
A 110-meter parade ring will place horses and riders at the center of the spectator experience, showcasing the skill and tradition of the sport.
Equine welfare is a priority for the development. A world-class equine hospital will provide veterinary services, including diagnostics, surgery, rehabilitation and emergency care.
Meawhile, Qiddiya Investment Co. and the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding during the Asian Racing Conference to promote collaboration and long-term development of horse racing in the Kingdom.
