Bahrain Horseracing: Gulf Air Signs Official Carrier Deal for Upcoming Season

TDT | Manama

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As part of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club’s (REHC) efforts to strengthen its strategic partnerships, in line with its development plans and the Kingdom of Bahrain’s hosting of international horseracing championships and events, the Club has renewed its sponsorship agreement with Gulf Air, under which the national carrier will serve as the official carrier for the 2025/2026 horseracing season.

The agreement was signed in the presence of Mr. Yusuf Osama Buheji, Member of the High Committee of the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club, and Acting Chief Executive Officer of REHC, and Mr. Martin Gauss, Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Air, along with a number of officials from both sides.

On this occasion, Mr. Yusuf Buheji affirmed that the renewal of the agreement reflects the strength of the existing partnership and the pivotal role played by the national carrier in supporting the sporting events and championships hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain. He praised Gulf Air’s continued support for horseracing and its commitment to contributing to the development of the sport and enhancing the Kingdom’s presence on the international stage.

Mr. Buheji noted that this partnership carries particular significance in light of the Kingdom of Bahrain’s hosting of numerous international championships and races, which serve as an effective platform for attracting horseracing enthusiasts and followers from around the world. He also expressed his appreciation for the ongoing cooperation between the two sides. In this occasion, Mr. Martin Gauss expressed Gulf Air’s pride in this agreement, which aligns with the airline’s commitment to national responsibility and community partnership, as well as its support for vital sectors in the Kingdom of Bahrain— including the equestrian and horseracing sector, which is witnessing rapid development at both local and international levels.

Mr. Gauss explained that the sponsorship aims to support organizational efforts and strengthen marketing and promotional activities for the international races and championships hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain, helping to showcase the Kingdom’s achievements and reinforce its position on the global horseracing map.