30-07-2025
Sheikh Joaan visits Visit Qatar Activation at Goodwood Fest
Tribune News Network
Doha
His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, president of the Qatar Olympic Committee and chairman of the Doha 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games Bid, visited the Visit Qatar activation at the Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar. He was accompanied by Saad bin Ali AlKharji, chairman of Qatar Tourism and chair of the Board of Directors of Visit Qatar, and Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi, CEO of Visit Qatar.
The activation offered an elevated platform that showcased Qatar's rich heritage alongside its passion for equestrian excellence.
The activation featured thoughtfully curated elements, including live illustrated portraits celebrating race day elegance, a bespoke leather stamping station for personalised keepsakes, and a heritage corner where visitors drew traditional Arabic proverbs from a pearl-diving basket, offering an authentic connection to Qatari storytelling.
The Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar with the Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes (Group 1) marks the first of several Visit Qatar-sponsored races during the event.
A world-class field of 8 elite runners from leading international stables took part in the two-mile race, delivering an exhilarating showdown on the Goodwood Racecourse. Scandinavia claimed victory in a hard-fought finish. The trophy was presented by Saad Bin Ali Al Kharji, chairman of Qatar Tourism and chair of the Board of Directors of Visit Qatar.
Beyond the track, Visit Qatar is bringing the spirit of Qatar to West Sussex through an interactive experience designed to showcase Qatar's hospitality, unique culture, and tourism offerings to international festival goers.
Guests visiting the Visit Qatar activation are welcomed with traditional refreshments including Arabic coffee and dates. Immersive visual elements throughout the space highlight Qatar's diverse tourism offerings, using striking imagery and compelling storytelling to inspire travel and bring the destination to life.
The Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar continues throughout the week with more headline races, including the Qatar International Stakes, the highly anticipated Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes, the Qatar Nassau Stakes, and the King George Qatar Stakes, and the Qatar Lillie Langtry Stakes on the final day.
