The accompanying activities of the Katara International Arabian Horse Festival 2025, featuring the participation of an elite group of visual artists from Qatar and around the world, concluded Saturday on Katara Corniche.

These activities, according to an official statement from Katara, provided a distinctive creative platform where visual arts merged with the beauty of Arabian horses, creating a scene that reflected rich cultural heritage with contemporary artistic touches.

The participating artists emphasised that the event was not merely a display of artworks but an interactive space to enhance cultural and artistic dialogue.

Attendees had the opportunity to meet the artists directly and learn about various methods and techniques in mural painting and saddle art.

In the "Saddle Painting" event, Qatari artist Maryam Khalifa al-Sada showcased her talent with an artwork that combined realism and heritage.

She painted Arabian horses surrounded by palm trees and Qatari farms using oil colours to highlight intricate details in a style that reflected her unique skill in traditional art.

Qatari artist Hassan Jasoum expressed his delight at participating in the event for the second consecutive year.

He introduced new techniques to his style, presenting an advanced piece.

The "Murals" event featured artworks by professional artists in diverse styles.

Algerian artist Muammar Tazi depicted a century-old farm where horses roamed freely, surrounded by elements of Qatari heritage such as traditional farms and pigeon towers.

His use of acrylic paints captured the authenticity of the scene.

Algerian visual artist Mekki Dafas lent his distinctive graphic brilliance to the mural, presenting a breathtaking depiction of the Arabian horse that draws inspiration from the timeless elegance of Greek and Roman art.

Meanwhile, Moroccan artist Ali al-Nazir presented a piece that combined Arabic calligraphy and Islamic decorations.

His mural featured a noble hadith reflecting the values of Arab civilisation and its scientific and cultural achievements.
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