Khaberni - Under the generous patronage of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the sixth edition of the Katara International Arabian Horse Festival 2026 commenced, featuring significant official and public attendance, in a cultural scene reflecting the growing stature of the festival locally and internationally.
The events witnessed high attendance from culture, heritage, and equestrian lovers, where the festival cements its position as a comprehensive cultural platform that combines authentic art, contemporary creativity, and rooted Arabian identity, offering a rich experience that celebrates the beauty and authenticity of Arabian horses as a deep-seated symbol in the Arab conscience.
The festival includes a distinctive art exhibition that offers a unique visual experience inspired by the aesthetics of Arabian horses, highlighting their presence in visual and fine arts, through works that reflect the deep relationship between the Arab person and their horse, translated into contemporary artistic forms.
On another note, the festival features participation from a select group of Gulf artists, alongside hosting the artist Munther Rayahneh, known for his deep passion for equestrianism and his close connection with horses. His career merges art with the authentic Bedouin identity. Rayahneh is a prominent name in Bedouin and historical works, successfully depicting the spirit of the desert and Arab equestrian values, based on a special and distinguished relationship with horses, clearly reflected in his artistic roles and cultural presence.
These accompanying events of the Katara International Arabian Horse Festival 2026 are part of Katara's vision to enhance the intersection between art and heritage and to solidify the position of Arabian horses as a cultural and civilizational symbol deeply rooted in Arab memory and a continuously inspiring source for artistic and cultural creativity, reflecting Katara's role as a leading cultural institution contributing to the preservation of Arab identity and enhancing its global presence.
