DOHA, Qatar - 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 Airline’ title for an unprecedented ninth time at the 2025 World Airline Awards, managed by the international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax. Qatar Airways was previously named the World’s Best Airline in 2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2024.
The airline continues to be synonymous with excellence, and has yet again received recognition for ‘World's Best Business Class’, and ‘World's Best Business Class Airline Lounge’. As the leading connector in the region, Qatar Airways has also been lauded with the ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’ title for the 13 time.
Qatar Airways currently flies to over 170 destinations worldwide, connecting through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport, the ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ for 11 consecutive years, as well as ‘World’s Best Airport Shopping’ for the third year in a row, as voted by Skytrax. Hamad International Airport has previously been named the ‘World’s Best Airport’ by Skytrax in 2021, 2022, and 2024.
Qatar Airways was the first airline in the Middle East to be certified to the highest level of IATA’s Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) programme, based on recognised environmental management system principles (such as ISO 14001). As an inaugural signatory to the Buckingham Palace Declaration in March 2016, Qatar Airways became the first airline globally to be certified to the industry standard for the prevention of illegal wildlife trafficking in aviation.
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