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Al Sadd began their quest for a record-extending 20th Amir Cup crown with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Al Markhiya in a Round of 16 clash at Grand Hamad Stadium Saturday.After a goalless first half, Rafa Mujica broke the deadlock in the 75th minute from a penalty and then added a second goal, brilliantly assisted by Akram Afif. Mohamedou Naby Sarr scored Al Markhiya’s only goal in stoppage time, while the excitement reached its peak when a dangerous shot from Al Markhiya struck the post. Al Sadd will face Al Shamal in the quarter-finals.At Suhaim Bin Hamad Stadium, Al Rayyan set up a quarter-final clash with Al Wakrah after beating Al Khor 2-0. Aleksandar Mitrovic gave them an early lead in the 12th minute, and Roger Guedes doubled it in the 43rd. The match also saw Al Khor’s Ambrose Uchebo sent off in the 53rd minute after receiving two yellow cards, one in each half.Earlier, defending champions Al Gharafa reached the quarter-finals with a 2-0 win over Al Kharaitiyat at Hamad Bin Khalifa Stadium. Dame Traore opened the scoring in the 22nd minute after converting a free kick delivered by Algerian Yacine Brahimi, while Spaniard Joselu added a second from a VAR-awarded penalty in the 33rd minute. Al Gharafa will face the winner of Sunday’s match between Umm Salal and Al Ahli. 

Silca Blue delivered a strong performance to claim the Al Markhiya Cup, the day’s feature 1200m contest for three-year-old Thoroughbreds at Al Uqda Racecourse Thursday.The triumph further enhanced the excellent record of the Sheikh Abdul Rahman Rashid al-Thani-owned colt, marking his third victory from nine career starts.The bay was patiently ridden just behind the leading pack before being unleashed in the home straight, where he swept past his rivals to record a decisive 2¼-length victory.The success capped a phenomenal day for the trainer–jockey combination of Gassim Al Ghazali and Marco Casamento, with the duo registering four wins on the card.Earlier, Manos Arriba (Thoroughbred Maiden Plate), Malik (Local Thoroughbred Handicap) and Loose Cannon (Thoroughbred Handicap) also claimed titles for the pair.In other races, Salman Fahad Al-Hajri guided Manassek De La Gloire to victory in the Purebred Arabian Maiden Plate, while Acclaim To Royalty won the Thoroughbred Handicap under Tomas Lukasek.Lukasek also steered Shagraan to success in the Purebred Arabian Handicap, while Mou'nes Al Shahania topped the Local Purebred Arabian Handicap under Lukas Delozier. RESULTS46th Al Rayyan Race Meeting In Al Uqda – Al Markhiya CupWINNERS: (Horse, Trainer, Jockey)1 - Al Markhiya Cup, 3yo ThoroughbredsSilca Blue, Jassim al-Ghazali, Marco Casamento2 - Purebred Arabian Maiden Plate, Fillies and MareManassek De La Gloire, Yousef Al Jumaily, Salman Fahad Al-Hajri3 - Thoroughbred Maiden Plate, 4-7yoManos Arriba, Jassim al-Ghazali, Marco Casamento4 - Thoroughbred Handicap (0-60), 3yoAcclaim To Royalty, Mohammed Hassan al-Matwi, Tomas Lukasek5 - Local Purebred Arabian Handicap (55-75)Mou'nes Al Shahania, Rudy Nerbonne, Lukas Delozier6 - Local Thoroughbred Handicap (0-60)Malik, Jassim al-Ghazali, Marco Casamento7 - Purebred Arabian Handicap (80-100)Shagraan, Saeed Mohammed Shafi al-Shafi, Tomas Lukasek8 - Thoroughbred Handicap (80-105)Loose Cannon, Jassim al-Ghazali, Marco Casamento 

Al Markhiya Gallery launched on Wednesday an online exhibition titled "The Infinite Line," by renowned Qatari visual artist Yasser Al Mulla. The exhibition is available online and will run until October 12. The gallery invited art enthusiasts and gallery-goers to take a virtual tour of the exhibition, which features contemplative artworks distinguished by themes of persistence, memory, and rebirth, hallmarks of Al Mulla's artistic expression. The works on display range from black and white to shades of gray, unfolding into a broad spectrum of visual possibilities that place the viewer in a space between doubt and certainty. Hosted on the international art platform Artsy, the online exhibition offers audiences around the world the opportunity to interact with the artist Al Mulla's experience and learn about his artistic imprint. This exhibition is part of Al Markhiya Gallery's ongoing efforts to support Qatari artists, in addition to its commitment to promote Arab artists. By organizing such exhibitions, the gallery aims to showcase creative talents on global platforms, highlighting the richness and diversity of the Qatari and Arab art scene. Al Markhiya Gallery is regarded as a cornerstone of the cultural and artistic scene in Qatar and the Gulf region, contributing to enriching the visual arts movement, fostering cultural development, and promoting Qatari and Arab art both locally and internationally through exhibitions and international participations.

Al Markhiya Gallery is preparing to launch a new group exhibition titled “Reshaped” at the Fire Station - Artists’ Residence, on Tuesday evening, August 26, from 7 to 9pm, with the participation of a select group of Qatari and Arab artists currently working in Qatar.The exhibition brings together the works of more than twenty-five artists.In this context, Anas Qutait, art co-ordinator of Al Markhiya Gallery, said: “Through this exhibition, we are keen to present diverse artistic experiences that reflect the richness of the Arab art scene in Qatar. We emphasise the importance of materials as a partner in the creative process. The diversity of participants and their various styles give the exhibition an aesthetic and cognitive dimension that enriches the audience’s experience and exposes them to new interpretations of contemporary art.” Qutait added that the exhibition offers the public a unique opportunity to view a wide and diverse collection of artworks that reflect the spirit of experimentation and innovation among the participating artists, where materials and styles intertwine to create an integrated sensory and intellectual experience.The exhibition also provides an opportunity for visitors to interact directly with the works and explore the way each artist approaches both materials and ideas, making each painting, sculpture, or installation a unique experience that engages the senses and provokes thought.Through this diversity, the exhibition transforms into a vibrant space for contemplation and exploration, allowing the audience to experience art from a different perspective and brings them closer to understanding the depth of the creative process and the nature of the relationship between the artists and their material.This makes “Reshaped” an important addition to the cultural and artistic scene in Doha. At its core, the exhibition presents an artistic contemplation of the relationship between material, meaning, and transformation.“Reshaped” is part of Al Markhiya Gallery’s ongoing efforts to support Arab artists and highlight their experiences, while also consolidating Doha’s position as a prominent cultural destination hosting the most prominent art events in the region.