The Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar has officially commenced, with the Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup Stakes (Group 1) marking the first of several Visit Qatar sponsored races.
A world-class field of elite runners from leading international stables took part in the two-mile race, delivering an exhilarating showdown at Goodwood Racecourse. Scandinavia claimed victory in a hard-fought finish under Jockey Ryan Moore, for Trainer Aidan O'Brien. The trophy was presented by Mr. Rashid Nasser AlKaabi, Vice President of QREC, in the presence of Guest of Honour, Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al-Mawlawi, CEO of Visit Qatar.
Beyond the track, Visit Qatar once again brought 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.
The interactive Visit Qatar pavilion welcomes festival visitors by showcasing Qatar's tourism attractions, while offering traditional Qatari hospitality, featuring a selection of distinctive local flavors curated by renowned Qatari chef Salman Al-Jaida. 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, the King George Qatar Stakes, and the Qatar Lillie Langtry Stakes on the final day.
Visit Qatar is proud to continue supporting world-class equestrian sport while spotlighting the country’s growing global appeal as a leading travel destination.
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