QIIB inks sponsorship deal for Al Shaqab League

Doha, Qatar: Al Shaqab and Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) have signed a strategic partnership agreement, under which QIIB becomes the officia...

Doha, Qatar: Al Shaqab and Qatar International Islamic Bank (QIIB) have signed a strategic partnership agreement, under which QIIB becomes the official sponsor of the Al Shaqab League.

The signing ceremony took place at Al Shaqab headquarters, where Al Shaqab was represented by Khalid Al Hitmi, Deputy CEO, while QIIB was represented by Jamal Abdullah Al-Jamal, Deputy CEO, in the presence of a number of officials from both organisations.

On the occasion of the signing, Al-Jamal stated:”Driven by our responsibility: toward our community and our nation, we are delighted to sign this agreement with Al Shaqab, which represents a remarkable legacy that we are proud of—an authentic part of our culture and identity, and a reflection of our aspiration to excel in sports and achieve global participation.

 “We hope that this agreement will serve as QIIB’s contribution to supporting the development of equestrian sports, empowering riders of all levels, and enhancing opportunities for emerging talents to progress toward the international arena.”

Al-Hetmi, said: “We are pleased at Al Shaqab to sign this agreement with Qatar International Islamic Bank, which reflects our deep belief in the importance of national partnerships in supporting the development of equestrian sports in Qatar. This sport represents an integral part of our heritage and culture, and embodies Al Shaqab’s vision to elevate equestrianism both locally and internationally.”