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Bahrain This Week
07-02-2025
- Business
- Bahrain This Week
REHC and Bareeq Al Retaj to Build World-Class Golf Course
As part of the development plans and efforts done by Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) to enhance the Kingdom of Bahrain's position as a leading destination for sports tourism, a project of establishing of a world-class golf course at the REHC in Raffa was announced. The project agreement was signed in the presence of Mr. Yusuf Osama Buheji, CEO of REHC, and Mr. Yousif Bucheeri, CEO of Bareeq Al Retaj Real Estate Company as well as the Spanish golf star Sergio Garcia, designer and brand ambassador of the course. The agreement includes preparation and implementation of the design of the world-class golf course project that will be established within the general development plan of the Club. On this occasion, Mr. Yusuf Buheji stressed the importance of the golf course project as one of the strategic projects that receives the attention of the REHC's High Committee, chaired by His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), and Chairman of the REHC's High Committee. Such efforts aim to establish more diverse development projects is all fields that contribute to making the Club a leading and comprehensive destination, therefore supporting the sports and tourism sectors and attracting investments that contribute to advancing the Kingdom of Bahrain's economic development. For his part, Mr. Yousif Bucheeri expressed his pride in the implementation of Bareeq Al Retaj Real Estate Company of the world-class golf course project, which is considered one of the major sports facilities in the Kingdom of Bahrain. It will also constitute a qualitative addition that contributes to enhancing the remarkable development of the REHC and its great success in hosting international horseracing championships. The project will contribute to further enhancing the position of the Kingdom of Bahrain as a destination for hosting international events and championships of various sports, including golf. Mr. Bucheeri pointed out that the new golf course project at the Club is considered one of the largest golf courses in the Kingdom of Bahrain and consists of 18 golf holes. Also, it will be implemented according to the latest international specifications. As part of this partnership, Spanish professional golf star Sergio Garcia visited the Kingdom of Bahrain, during which he was briefed on the plan and design of the golf course at the REHC, completed technical discussions, and discussed ways to enhance media and promotional partnership for the project. Sergio Garcia is one of the world's prominent golf stars. He began his professional career in 1999 and has a record full of international titles with 36 international championships, most notably the 2008 Players Championship and the 2017 Masters Tournament, in addition to being second in the Official World Golf Rankings.
Daily Tribune
05-02-2025
- Business
- Daily Tribune
REHC and Bareeq Al Retaj to Build Bahrain's Premier Golf Course
In a game-changing announcement for Bahrain's sporting future, the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) has revealed plans to build a world-class golf course at its Riffa facility. The move is set to put Bahrain on the map as a top destination for sports tourism while adding a new dimension to the Kingdom's growing sports scene. The deal was sealed by REHC CEO Yusuf Osama Buheji and Bareeq Al Retaj Real Estate Company CEO Yousif Bucheeri, with Spanish golfing legend Sergio Garcia on board as both the designer of the course and its brand ambassador. The project is part of REHC's broader vision to strengthen Bahrain's standing in international sport. Buheji highlighted the project's strategic importance, noting its alignment with the goals of the REHC High Committee, led by His Highness Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa. He added that the golf course will diversify REHC's sporting offerings and contribute to the Kingdom's economy by attracting sports tourism and investment. Bucheeri called the collaboration a major step forward for Bahrain's sports infrastructure, building on the REHC's success in hosting elite horseracing events. Expanding into golf marks an exciting new chapter in the club's commitment to sporting excellence. The new course promises to enhance Bahrain's reputation on the global golf stage, drawing top-tier tournaments and professional players to the region. As Bahrain continues to develop as a sporting hub, this project is set to play a key role in shaping the Kingdom's future as a destination for world-class events.
