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by Mariana M. Munuce · photos by Jennifer Ogden
isputed by the rivalry of the two titans: the desert and the sea, the State of Qatar, one of the richest countries in the Arabian Gulf, surprises travelers with its towering buildings and elegant malls and enchants them with the magic of its traditional
souqs.
R Leaving behind the modern capital city Doha, and driving 70 kilometers north
across the immensity of the desert, home to Bedouins who wave to travelers on their way, one suddenly beholds an amazing, green oasis, Al Waab Farm.
R Al Waab, which in English
means the lowlands, is an enormous expanse. Surprisingly, a great part of it has been adapted to be the natural habitat of different wild species because the owner of the farm, Sheikh Abdulla bin Khalid Al Thani, is a great lover of animals, especially straight Egyptian horses.
R The land is covered here and there by shrubs and bushes, typical of those surrounding the desert owing to the scarce rainfall in the region. Unexpectedly, another part of the farm is enhanced by transparent lakes and ponds, where colorful fish and aquatic birds abound.
R One of the owner’s sons, Sheikh Ahmed bin Abdulla Al Thani, has inherited his father’s passion for animals and is responsible for creating and leading the pure straight Egyptian Arabian horse breeding program at Al Waab Farm. Inspired by his uncle, Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Khalid Al Thani of Al Rayyan Farm, Sheikh Ahmed has traveled all over the world in order to achieve the finest collection of straight Egyptian mares and stallions.
R During
the last five years some special offspring have been born, so there is no doubt that with the leadership of Sheikh Ahmed´s vision and his dedication, a promising future lies ahead for straight Egyptian Arabian horses in Qatar and the Arabian Gulf.
Sheikh Abdulla bin Khaled Al Thani, owner of Al Waab Farm. 26 b ARABIAN HORSE WORLD b may 2012
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Ruminaja Ali Anaza El Farid Bint Deenaa Farres MFA Mareekh Amir Shameerah AK Shahniya 1995 grey stallion
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Safir Ashhal Al Rayyan Ansata Majesta Amaar Al Rayyan Safir Al Wajba Al Rayyan Ansata Sharifa 2003 grey stallion
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Safir Ashhal Al Rayyan Ansata Majesta Barraq El Aliya Al Adeed Al Shaqab Asrar Al Rayyan Ansata Selket 2008 grey stallion
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Ansata Halim Shah Maysoun Maysouna Authentic Ibn Nawaal The Egyptian Prince AK Nawaal Dahmah Shahwaniah 1999 grey stallion
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Ansata Sinan Sinan Al Rayyan Al Wajba Al Rayyan Shaheen Al Waab Maydan-Madheen Sharuby HP Shahneekha 2009 bay stallion
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Salaa El Dine
Adnan
Ghazala
NK Nada
Salaa El Dine
Nashua
Lotfeia
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1999 grey mare
Shaikh Al Badi
Alidaar
Bint Magidaa
Al Angha Al Rayyan
Ansata Halim Shah
Ansata Majesta
Ansata Malika
2000 grey mare
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El Hadiyyah
El Habiel
Bint Bint Hamamaa
Ameera Saqr
Alidaar
Alidarra
Glorieta Serima
2000 grey mare
Imperial Madheen
Tallahsman
Bint Atallah
Nabeela Saqr
Prince Fa Moniet
Ansata Nafisa
Ansata Nefara
2001 grey mare
Ansata Halim Shah
Ansata Hejaze
Ansata Sudarra
Nefisa Alsafinat
Ruminaja Ali
Aliikat
Katourah
2001 grey mare 33 b ARABIAN HORSE WORLD b may 2012
Safir
Ashhal Al Rayyan
Ansata Majesta
Ajmal Farasha
Alidaar
Classic Farida
Frabilahh
2003 grey mare
Safir
Ashhal Al Rayyan
Ansata Majesta
Shahira Al Nasser
Imperial Mahzeer
Bint Saida Al Nasser
Saida
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2003 grey mare
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Safir
Ashhal Al Rayyan
Ansata Majesta
Jouna Al Naif
Farres
Ansata Mouna
Talmona
2006 grey mare
Ansata Halim Shah
Al Adeed Al Shaqab
Sundar Alisayyah
D’Aajaa Al Naif
Imperial Mahzeer
Mezna Al Rayyan
Ansata Magnifica
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2008 grey mare
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Ansata Sinan
Sinan Al Rayyan
Al Wajba Al Rayyan
Narjis Al Rayyan
Prince Fa Moniet
Ansata Nefer Isis
Ansata Nefertiti
2008 grey mare
Safir
Ashhal Al Rayyan
Ansata Majesta
Cherifa Al Rayyan
Prince Fa Moniet
G Shafaria
Ansata Sharifa
2007 grey mare
Safir
Ashhal Al Rayyan
Ansata Majesta
Sobh Al Rayyan
Al Adeed Al Shaqab
Selma Al Rayyan
G Shafaria
2009 grey mare 36 b ARABIAN HORSE WORLD b may 2012
Safir
Ashhal Al Rayyan
Ansata Majesta
Salsabel Elalya
Al Adeed Al Shaqab
Asrar Al Rayyan
Ansata Selket
2010 grey filly
Ansata Sinan
Sinan Al Rayyan
Al Wajba Al Rayyan
Simha Al Rayyan
Ashhal Al Rayyan
Salsabel Al Rayyan
Ansata Selket
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2009 grey mare
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Ashhal Al Rayyan
Safir Al Rayyan
RN Farida
Safira Al Waab
El Thay Ibn Halim Shah
El Thay Menha
El Thay Bint Kamla
2007 grey mare
Safir
Ashhal Al Rayyan
Ansata Majesta
Bahriah Al Waab
Shahin
NK Ashmahan
Helala
2008 grey mare
Ansata Hejazi
Ansata Nile Echo
Ansata White Nile
Deema Al Waab
Salaa El Dine
Nadeema
Amarilla
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El Thay Kamil
Ansata Selman
El Thay Kamla
Amaal Al Waab
El Habiel
Ameera Saqr
Alidarra
2010 grey filly
Safir
Ashhal Al Rayyan
Ansata Majesta
Nagd Al Waab Wagd
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Gad Allah Wasfia
2010 grey filly
Imperial Madheen
Ansata Sokar
Ansata Samantha
Sokaria Al Waab
Ansata Nile Pasha
Mesoudah Al Rayyan
Bint Mesouda MHP
2010 grey filly 39 b ARABIAN HORSE WORLD b may 2012
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Sheikh Abdull a Bin Khaled Bin Hamed Al Thani, owner Sheikh Ahmed Bin Abdull a Bin Khaled Al Thani, director P.O. Box 90791 路 Doha, Qatar Manager: Agustin Gigena 路 +974 6662 1466 alwaabfarm@hotmail.com
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