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Bahrain News Gazette
16-02-2025
- Business
- Bahrain News Gazette
REHC Partners with Singapore Gulf Bank as Platinum Sponsor for Future Stars Series
Manama: Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) has signed a platinum sponsorship agreement with Singapore Gulf Bank (SGB), a leading international digital bank, further strengthening local and international partnerships in Bahrain's horseracing sector. According to Bahrain News Agency, the agreement was signed by Yusuf Osama Buheji, CEO of REHC, and Shawn Chan, CEO of SGB. Under the multi-year sponsorship, SGB will support the Future Stars Series, a new competition dedicated to locally bred horses, set to launch in the 2024/2025 season. The series will feature six rounds across three race meetings and aims to encourage Bahraini stables and owners to invest in locally bred horses while enhancing competitiveness in local races. Buheji highlighted the significant interest in Bahrain's horseracing sector and the role of REHC's international events in attracting sponsorships and partnerships. He welcomed the collaboration with SGB, noting that the bank's sponsorship would play a key role in the success of the Future Stars Series and the continued growth of Bahraini horseracing. Chan stated that the partnership reflects SGB's commitment to community engagement and establishing a strong presence in Bahrain. As the first digital wholesale bank in the Kingdom, SGB aims to build partnerships that contribute to the development of key sectors and major sporting events.
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.
