President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Doha 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games Bid HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani with Chairman of Qatar Tourism and Chair of Board of Directors of Visit Qatar HE Saad bin Ali Al Kharji and other dignitaries at the event. RIGHT: A signage indicating the strategic partnership between Qatar and UK at the event.
Doha: The Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar concluded after a week of outstanding racing, cultural celebration, and strategic dialogue, further reinforcing Qatar’s commitment to international sporting excellence and bilateral cooperation with the United Kingdom.
Among the racing highlights was the Qatar International Stakes (Group 1 – Purebred Arabian) held on July 30 where Al Ghadeer delivered a dominant performance to take the win.
In the presence of the President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Doha 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games Bid, HE Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, the trophies were presented by Chairman of Qatar Tourism and Chair of Board of Directors of Visit Qatar HE Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, and CEO of Visit Qatar Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi.
The festival also hosted the Group 1 the Qatar Nassau Stakes held on July 31 which brought together a competitive field of 22 elite fillies over the 1m2f distance.
The race ended in a thrilling finish, with Whirl securing first place.
The trophy was presented by Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi, CEO of Visit Qatar, accompanied by Ali Turki AlSobai of Education Above All Foundation.
Visit Qatar’s exclusive naming and ownership rights across five key races served to spotlight the country’s rich equestrian heritage and its positioning as a global destination for world-class events.
As the week progressed, the energy continued with the King George Qatar Stakes and a fitting finale with the Qatar Lillie Langtry Stakes, bringing the curtain down on a remarkable programme.
As the Festival concludes, Qatar’s presence at Goodwood leaves a lasting impression from the winner’s circle to the broader celebration of culture and sport demonstrating the country’s integrated approach to international engagement.
