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 co-operation 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 Qatar Olympic Committee president and Doha 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games Bid chairman HE Sheikh Joaan Bin Hamad al-Thani, the trophies were presented by Qatar Tourism chairman and Visit Qatar’s Board of Directors chair HE Saad Bin Ali al-Kharji, and Visit Qatar chief executive engineer Abdulaziz Ali al-Mawlawi.

The festival also hosted Group 1 of 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 al-Mawlawi, 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 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 concluded, Qatar’s presence at Goodwood left 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.