Sustainability is at the heart of preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2022, with Qatar on course to deliver the first carbon-neutral event in tournament history. The State continues to work in full swing to organize the first carbon neutral event in the history of the World Cup and to establish global standards in the field of environmental conservation that will serve as a model in major global tournaments, in addition to building a sustainable legacy that will benefit future generations in Qatar, the region and the world.

Qatar Airways has been announced as the Airline of the Year by the international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax, in addition to securing five additional awards including Worlds Best Business Class, Worlds Best Business Class Airline Lounge, Worlds Best Business Class Airline Seat, Worlds Best Business Class Onboard Catering and Best Airline in the Middle East.

Next month, Al Thumama Stadium will be the latest FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 venue to be inaugurated when it hosts HH the Amir Cup Final between Al Rayyan and Al Sadd. The 22 October unveiling will mark the completion of the sixth tournament-ready stadium after Khalifa International, Al Janoub, Education City, Ahmad Bin Ali and Al Bayt.

President of the International Federation of Asian and African Trade Unions (IFAATU) Saud Al Hujailan said that the Federation has been following up the reforms adopted by the State of Qatar to improve labor conditions in the Qatari market by developing relevant legislation.

HE Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive and Chairman of Qatar Tourism Akbar Al Baker underlined that the State of Qatar will continue to develop the travel and tourism industry, and achieve integration across the sector to increase efficiency and contribute to achieving the comprehensive development defined by Qatar National Vision 2030.

Qatar University Young Scientists Center (QU-YSC) won four prizes for the participating innovative projects at the Sixth International Exhibition for Innovation (ISIF 21), within TEKNOFEST Festival in Turkey.

The value of electronic commerce (e-commerce) in Qatar exceeded USD 2.2 billion in 2020 compared to USD 1.5 billion in 2019, showing an increase of 47 percent, a recent study conducted by Qatar Chamber revealed. The study titled 'E-Commerce in the State of Qatar: Reality, Challenges and Solutions' also said that the volume of e-commerce in the state is expected to hit USD2.3 billion in the current year.

The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) has announced the launch of its Host a Fan initiative, enabling households across the country to volunteer to host visiting supporters during upcoming sporting events. An expression of the Arab world's famed hospitality, the first-of-a-kind program will link supporters traveling to Qatar for major tournaments with locals and residents.

The State of Qatar participated in the Group of Twenty's (G-20) meeting on Afghanistan at the level of foreign ministers, which was held via video conference on the sidelines of the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly. The State of Qatar was represented in the meeting by HE the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani.

The Supreme Committee for Delivery and Legacy (SC) announced the readiness of Al Thumama Stadium, the sixth World Cup stadium, to host the final of HH the Amir's Cup, which will bring together Al Sadd and Al Rayyan on October 22.