HH the Amir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani took part in the opening session of the General Debate of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly, which kicked off at the UN headquarters in New York Tuesday in the presence of Their Majesties, Their Highnesses and Their Excellencies heads of states, governments and delegations and representatives of regional and international organizations.

HE Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Ooredoo Group Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Thani underlined that the Group seeks to conclude any deal and seize any opportunity to enhance the company's position, maximize shareholder benefit and serve customers. Speaking at a press conference held today, HE the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Ooredoo Group said that the proposed merger of telecoms brands, Indosat Ooredoo and Hutchison 3, is expected to be completed by the end of 2021, noting that the completion of the transaction will be subject to the approval of Ooredoo Group, CK Hutchison, Indosat Ooredoo shareholders, regulatory approvals and other customary terms and conditions.

The State of Qatar today participated in a panel discussion on the protection of the Afghan people, especially women and girls in Afghanistan and the region, held on the sidelines of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly, currently underway in New York. The state of Qatar was represented at the session by HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraiki.

HE Minister of Public Health Dr. Hanan Mohammed Al Kuwari met on Sunday with HE Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who is currently visiting the country. The meeting reviewed aspects of cooperation between Qatar and the World Health Organization, and the cooperation between the two sides in helping the Afghan people.

Qatar Museums announced today the inclusion of three additional Qatari heritage sites in the ISESCO Heritage List. This inscription came during the ninth meeting of the Islamic World Heritage Committee (IWHC) in the Islamic Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ISESCO), convened virtually in June, 2021.

HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the People's Republic of China Mohammed Abdullah Al Duhaimi underlined that granting the State of Qatar the status of a "Dialogue Partner" in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) is a new achievement for the Qatari diplomacy.

Qatar Airways is pleased to announce its participation on the Global Coalition for Sustainable Aviation of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), becoming the first airline in the Middle East to join the global coalition, reaffirming its commitment to work together with the relevant industry stakeholders, such as manufacturers, academia, governments and non-government organizations towards aviation decarbonization and promoting sustainable air transport.

Sports and art lovers in Qatar will soon witness the excitement of the biggest interactive exhibition that mixes football and fine art, which is being launched by the Katara Cultural Village Foundation, under the title Football and Fine Art. The exhibition will be held from Nov.18 till Dec. 18, 2021.

Qatar Foundation will be bringing together expert voices in a global discussion on two key global themes education and sustainability at the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), as it contributes to crucial conversations that aims to reach out to the world.

HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani underlined that Qatar and Russia agree on the need to find a solution to the situation in Afghanistan, and that humanitarian aid should be independent of any political developments, adding that the Taliban should coordinate to secure the exit of those who wish to leave the country.