2026 Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Festival Concludes in Paris

Paris, October 05, 2026 – The 2026 Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe festival concluded at ParisLongchamp Racecourse in Paris, bringing together a major programme of races held under Qatari sponsorship.

The event was organized through a longstanding partnership between the Qatar Racing and Equestrian Club (QREC) and France Galop, the governing body for horse racing in France.

The final day was attended by HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al-Thani and HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalifa Al-Thani.

HH Sheikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al-Thani presented the trophies to the winners of the Group 1 Qatar Arabian World Cup, in the presence of QREC Chairman Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al Attiyah and France Galop President Guillaume de Saint-Seine.

HE Ambassador of Qatar to France Sheikh Ali bin Jassim Al-Thani presented the trophies to the winners of the Group 1 Qatar Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere, while QREC Chairman Hamad bin Abdulrahman Al Attiyah crowned the winners of the Group 1 Qatar Prix de la Foret.

The conclusion of the races marked the end of the 2026 Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe festival and another milestone in the partnership between QREC and France Galop.

The partnership, which began in 2008, has spanned 18 years and played a significant role in strengthening the international profile of Purebred Arabian racing.

Through the Qatar World Cup, the partnership has helped establish Arabian horse racing as a prominent feature of the prestigious ParisLongchamp festival, attracting international attention ahead of the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

The collaboration has also contributed to strengthening ties between Qatar and France through equestrian sport and promoting the heritage and global standing of Purebred Arabian horses.

Source: QNA