Horseracing – The Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) has signed a platinum sponsorship agreement with GFH Financial Group.
This is in line with the directives of the REHC High Committee, chaired by Prime Minister’s Court Minister Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, which emphasise the importance of establishing partnerships with prominent local and international institutions that advance the horseracing industry.
This partnership with GFH Financial Group, a renowned international financial institution in the investment sector, continues the club’s efforts to build distinguished collaborations that strengthen the horseracing field in Bahrain.
The agreement was signed by REHC chief executive officer Yusuf Osama Buheji, and GFH Financial Group chief operating officer Salah Abdulla Sharif.
Under the arrangement, GFH Financial Group will serve as a platinum sponsor of His Majesty the King’s Cup Festival for three consecutive seasons beginning with 2025/2026, joining as one of the festival’s official partners.
Buheji conveyed his appreciation to the management of GFH Financial Group for their dedication to backing the sports sector through sponsorship of His Majesty the King’s Cup Festival. He underscored that the REHC remains committed to fostering an environment that encourages investment in horseracing and drives the sector’s ongoing growth.
Sharif voiced the Group’s pride in joining hands with the REHC to support His Majesty the King’s Cup Festival. He remarked that the Group is honoured to contribute to the success of this prestigious sporting occasion, held under royal patronage and considered one of the highlights of the kingdom’s sporting calendar.
Sharif affirmed that the partnership aligns with GFH Group’s dedication to promoting sports and community initiatives in the kingdom, particularly those that celebrate Bahrain’s cultural heritage and reinforce its standing on the global sports stage.