HORSERACING – IN light of the Gateway Gulf Investment Forum 2025, held in Manama on November 2 and 3 under the theme “Rethinking Global In-vestment for New Trade Dynamics,” the Rashid Equestrian and Horseracing Club (REHC) has announced the launch of its pioneering “Fantasy Horseracing” game, the first of its kind in the kingdom, with Beyon as the official game partner and licensed from Array Innovation.
The initiative was announced in the presence of Chairman of the Board of Directors of Beyon Group His Excellency Shaikh Abdullah bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, and Khalid Taqi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Array Innovation and member of the High Committee of the REHC. This initiative aligns with the kingdom’s broader strategy to promote investment, innovation, and digital transformation.
The partnership with Beyon, a leading technology group in Bahrain, highlights the company’s continued support for national sporting initiatives that combine tradition with innovation. It emphasizes a shared vision for digital community engagement in sports, supporting the growth and digital convergence of the horseracing and gaming industries in the region.
“Fantasy Horseracing” allows fans to select a team of horses from the designated races, along with one jockey for bonus points. Participants compete in interactive challenges to score the highest points. This spirited digital competition among players mirrors the excitement on the track, adding a new dimension of enthusiasm and interactivity to the Bahrain’s local racing events.
Andrew Kvaalseth, CEO of Beyon Group, commented, “We are thrilled to support the REHC as the official game partner for the “Fantasy Horseracing” game. This partnership reflects Beyon’s commitment to supporting national initiatives that embrace innovation and community engagement. We are proud to contribute to a project that connects tradition with technology, setting a new benchmark for fan engagement in the region. “
Yusuf Buheji, Chief Executive Officer of REHC, stated: “The launch of “Fantasy Horseracing”, in collaboration with Beyon as our official game partner, is a landmark moment for the club. This initiative represents a qualitative leap in the development of horseracing in Bahrain by integrating the world of sports with modern technologies to enrich the fan experience and broaden community participation in this prestigious field. “Fantasy Horseracing” will bring a dynamic, new layer of excitement to our race days and is a vital step in attracting a younger, digitally native audience to the sport of kings. We are grateful for Beyon’s partnership and Array’s ingenuity, which are instrumental in realizing our vision for a digitally forward racing experience.”
Alaa Saeed, Founder and CEO of Array Innovation, added, “We’re proud to have been able to design and develop the Fantasy Horseracing game, which marks Array’s official entry into the gaming software industry, and we look forward to expanding on this success with REHC and into other sports. We thoroughly enjoyed working with the REHC and thank Buheji and his fantastic team for their trust and collaboration. We are confident that the game will advance REHC’s innovative vision for the horseracing industry, and reinforce the kingdom’s position as a regional hub for technology and digital transformation.”
REHC invites all horseracing and gaming fans to join the “Fantasy Horseracing” experience and enjoy a new level of engagement with the sport.
The game is available for download on the App Store for Apple devices and the Google Play Store for Android systems.
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