King Abdul Aziz Al Saud, the founder of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, greatly prized his Arabian horses, and would surely be proud that their valuable heritage is being preserved at the King Abdul Aziz Arabian Horse Center, named in his honor.

"Bred for beauty. Sired for success. Symbol of man's quest for friendship, understanding...and peace"

Al Naif Stud, situated near Doha , the capital of Qatar , is the source of a unique blend of quality Arabian show and racehorses. Established in 1996, Al Naif Stud is owned by Sheikh Abdullah bin Nasir Al Ahmed Thani and managed by Mr. Rashid Al Malki. A state-of-the-art facility, it has quickly earned recognition internationally in both the show arena and racing.

Water is the most basic of life’s ingredients, a fact more vividly clear in the desert regions of the Arabian Gulf than perhaps anywhere else in the world. Some 30km outside Doha, Qatar, lies a geographic area blessed with ample ground water. There the barren desert has been transformed into an oasis of lush gardens and grassy paddocks. This is Al Shahania Farm, one of the most progressive and successful Arabian breeding and racing establishments in the world.