Chairman of Qatar Tourism and Chair of the Board of Directors of Visit Qatar H E Saad bin Ali Al Kharji
Doha, Qatar: Chairman of Qatar Tourism and Chair of the Board of Directors of Visit Qatar H E Saad bin Ali Al Kharji participated as a keynote speaker in the Goodwood Summit, held on the sidelines of the Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar 2026.
In his opening remarks, His Excellency underscored the role of sport, tourism and cultural exchange as pillars of the relationship, and reaffirmed Visit Qatar’s commitment to leveraging international partnerships to drive sustainable tourism growth and new economic opportunities.
Momentum continues to build at the Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar. Through its exclusive naming and ownership rights, Visit Qatar proudly presents this prestigious event as part of its ongoing commitment to world-class equestrian sport and to reinforcing Qatar’s position on the global tourism stage.
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.
The festival reached its conclusion with the Group 2 Qatar Lillie Langtry Stakes on Saturday August 1, which featured a competitive field of high-quality fillies, combining proven older runners with rapidly improving three-year-olds over the 1m6f distance. Victory went to Goodie Two Shoes, under Jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle, for Trainer Joseph O'Brien. The trophy was presented by His Grace Charles Henry Gordon-Lennox, The Duke of Richmond, bringing the curtain down on another unforgettable Qatar Goodwood Festival presented by Visit Qatar.
The five-day festival brought together some of the finest talent in world racing, with the Al Shaqab Goodwood Cup, the Visit Qatar Sussex Stakes, the Qatar International Stakes, the Qatar Nassau Stakes and the King George Qatar Stakes all delivering compelling contests across the week.
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 festivalgoers.
