Saudia Elevates the Saudi Cup 2024 as Official Airline Partner

The national airline of Saudi Arabia, has proudly announced its partnership with the Saudi Cup 2024, slated as the world's wealthiest horse race. Set to dazzle audiences on February 24, the event will unfold at the King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh, boasting a staggering prize pool over $35 million. This collaboration marks a significant moment, aligning with the esteemed patronage of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and coinciding with the historic Saudi Founding Day.

In a high-profile ceremony attended by Prince Bandar bin Khalid Al-Faisal and other dignitaries, Saudia formalized its sponsorship, highlighting its commitment to amplifying major Saudi events on the global stage. The airline will feature prominently during the Al Sarawat Cup, an opening day highlight offering a $250,000 prize.

Moataz Alandijani, at the helm of Saudia's Sponsorship and Partnerships, emphasized the airline's dedication to fostering the Kingdom's rich equestrian legacy and its role in enhancing Saudi Arabia's cultural and sporting events. "This partnership not only underscores our support for the Saudi Cup, with its high-caliber international participation, but also celebrates equestrianism's deep-rooted significance in Saudi culture," Alandijani remarked.

Ziyad Al-Muqrin, CEO of the Jockey Club Of Saudi Arabia, expressed gratitude towards Saudia for its sponsorship, especially of the Sarawat Cup, noting the airline's commitment to excellence and its contribution to elevating the equestrian race's prestige.

The Saudi Cup 2024 promises an extraordinary spectacle, featuring elite equestrian talent from 15 countries, under the auspices of the Jockey Club Of Saudi Arabia. This partnership not only reinforces Saudia's role in promoting significant national events but also showcases the airline's alignment with Saudi Arabia's vision of becoming a hub for major international sporting events, leveraging the Kingdom's cultural heritage and modern vision.