HE President of the Planning and Statistics Authority (PSA) Dr. Saleh bin Mohammed Al Nabit affirmed that the State of Qatar is on the right path towards building a diversified and sustainable economy in order to achieve the goals and aspirations of Qatar National Vision 2030.

HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani inaugurated today FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021, at Al Bayt Stadium. HH the Amir announced the inauguration of the tournament, saying "In the name of God and with God's Blessings, I declare the opening of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2021, wishing all national teams well. All Arabs are welcome to the Doha of all Arabs."

HE the Minister of Labour Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri, held a series of meetings with a number of officials from the International Labor Organization, the International Organization for Migration, and other officials; while he affirmed the firm and permanent commitment of the State of Qatar to move forward in cooperation with the International Labor Organization, and continuous coordination with its office in Doha, and stressed that the State of Qatar is proceeding with the approach of the reforms that it has initiated in recent years, which reflects a strong political will to proceed with the development of laws and the legislative system related to labor law and the protection of workers' rights, in line with Qatar National Vision 2030.

The Human Rights Department at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched Monday the slogan of the State of Qatar for the celebration of International Human Rights Day, which falls on Dec. 10 of each year.

HE the Minister of Labour Dr. Ali bin Samikh Al Marri confirmed today the commitment of the State of Qatar to support efforts aimed at providing Coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccines and their access to all in a fair and equitable manner, pointing out that the State of Qatar provided, within the framework of its efforts more than USD 140 million to support and relief those affected by the pandemic, benefiting 80 countries and many local and international organizations, as well as helping more than 3.1 million people return home.

HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al-Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums, affirmed that Doha designation as a Creative City of Design by UNESCO is a well-deserved and remarkable achievement at the global level, an achievement that is in line with Qatar National Vision 2030 and Qatar Museums vision in playing a major role in building a distinguished, innovative, and advanced nation by promoting creativity, cultural knowledge, and interdependence among the people of society.

In partnership with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Qatar Airways Cargo, the freight division of Qatar Airways Group, will become the first cargo carrier to join the IATA CO2NNECT platform and offer a customized environmental solution for its clients.

FIFA Ethics and Regulations Watch (FERW) hailed the measures taken by the State of Qatar in the bid to host the 2022 World Cup, praising the positive measures and significant improvements in workers' rights and the legislative and legal measures, stressing that these measures are in the interest of preserving the dignity of the workers.

Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines today signed a joint Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) confirming a significant expansion of the existing codeshare agreement, and outlining greater benefits and more seamless connections between the two partners.

Qatar Navigation Company (Milaha), a Qatari public shareholding company, announced the launch of a new express shipping service to connect China and Southeast Asia to India, Qatar and the Gulf region.