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The event provided a unique platform that showcased the rich heritage of the State of Qatar and its long-standing passion for equestrian sports. The event included carefully selected elements, including vivid portrait drawings that embody the long-standing traditions of race day, a dedicated station for engraving letters on horse-inspired leather pieces as personal souvenirs, as well as a heritage corner that allows visitors to pull a roll from a traditional pearl diving basket, each scroll bearing an Arabic proverb that reflects the wisdom of the folklore, creating an authentic experience that connects visitors to the essence of the Qatari story. His Excellency Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al Thani, President of the Qatar Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Doha Bid Committee for the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games, visited Visit Qatar’s Visit Qatar event as part of Visit Qatar’s Qatar Goodwood Festival, accompanied by His Excellency  Saad bin Ali Al Kharji, President of Qatar Tourism and Chairman of Visit Qatar, and Eng. Abdulaziz Ali Al Mawlawi, CEO of Visit Qatar.

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