The agreement was signed in the presence of Mr. Yusuf Buheji, CEO of the REHC and Mr. Craig Fravel, Partner and Senior Advisor at Brown Advisory during the Club’s visit to the United Kingdom for the opening day of the Newmarket July Festival, where the Kingdom of Bahrain sponsors all three Group races on the card. Mrs. Fatema Albalooshi, Chief of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships, and Mr. Jack Weatherby, Head of Middle East signed the agreement.

As part of the agreement, Brown Advisory becomes a partner of the Bahrain International Trophy for the next three seasons, beginning with the 2025/26 running of the $1 million Group 2 contest.

Welcoming the club’s new sponsor, Mr. Yusuf Buheji said: “We are delighted to welcome Brown Advisory as a new partner of the Bahrain International Trophy. Their decision to support this flagship international race reflects the growing strength and appeal of Bahrain’s racing product and our ambition to continue developing the sport on a global stage.”

“This new agreement not only strengthens our sponsorship portfolio but opens the door to broader collaboration in the years ahead, as we continue to build a world-class calendar of racing in the Kingdom.”

Mr. Craig Fravel, Partner and Senior Advisor at Brown Advisory, commented: “It is a privilege for Brown Advisory to become a sponsor of the Bahrain International Trophy, which has quickly earned a reputation as a high-calibre international event. We look forward to being part of its continued success and to deepening our engagement in the region.”

Jack Weatherby, Head of Middle East at Brown Advisory, added: “Our firm has long believed in the value of partnering with exceptional sporting properties, and this sponsorship aligns with our broader commitment to building lasting connections with groups that reflect our values in supporting the equine community. Bahrain’s growing presence in international racing makes this a natural and exciting opportunity for us.”