The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Council has agreed, in principal, on the establishment of Doha Flight Information Region (FIR) and Doha Search and Rescue Region drawing on the State of Qatar's proposal, which would include Qatar's sovereign airspace and, to optimize safety and efficiency of the regional airspace, as well as other contiguous airspace over the high seas. The decision was taken during the 223rd session of the ICAO Council meetings that began on June 18.

The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) and Qatar Vision (QVision) were among the big winners at the Eventex Awards 2021 thanks to the impact of three FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 milestones. The organisations received seven awards at this year's ceremony, which recognises events and experience marketing excellence. The prizes were given for the Qatar 2022 emblem launch and the inauguration of both Al Janoub and Ahmad Bin Ali stadiums. In total, the SC and QVision won two gold awards, three silver and two bronze.

Qatar National Bank Group (QNB) has opened officially its branch in Hong Kong, one of the world's prominent global financial hubs.

The Peninsula newspaper stressed that Qatar has emerged as an important and reliable partner for countries across the globe in providing clean energy, as it continues to sign LNG supply deals with countries and companies, which demonstrates the trust countries and companies have in Qatar.

Al-Raya newspaper, issued today, confirmed the success of the State of Qatar in confronting the Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic, which allowed it to enter the third phase of lifting restrictions, including new procedures that facilitate travel, return and the resumption of tourist and family entry visas.

The former Dutch football star Ruud Gullit said that climate factor and geographical proximity between stadiums will give the State of Qatar a great advantage when it hosts the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022. In a statement, Gullit said it will be a great World Cup because Europe is very cold, and it would be nice to come here where the temperature is moderate. The World Cup will be great because of the availability of all facilities in the country, he said, adding that there will be a great competition on excellent stadiums.

Qatar Airways and the International Air Transport Association announced that Qatar Airways will become the first airline in the Middle East to join the IATA Turbulence Aware platform.

Qatar Petroleum today entered into a long-term Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Shell for the supply of 1 million tons per annum (MTPA) of LNG to the People's Republic of China for ten years. LNG deliveries will commence in January 2022 to various LNG terminals in China.

Qatar Development Bank (QDB) announced Wednesday that it has cooperated with research platform MAGNiTT to release a first of its kind annual report in the State of Qatar titled "Qatar Venture Investment Report 2020". The report, which was prepared by MAGNiTT, was commissioned by QDB, given its position as one of the key players in the venture capital (VC) investment field in the State of Qatar.

The State of Qatar reiterated condemnation of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, wherever it is committed, and whatever its justifications may be, affirming its determination to continue working as an effective international partner to prevent the heinous scourge of terrorism. This came in a pre-recorded speech delivered on Monday by HE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani at the opening session of the Second United Nations High-level Conference of Heads of Counter-Terrorism Agencies of Member States, as part of the United Nations Counter-Terrorism Week.