H.E. Mr. Akbar Al Baker, Group CEO of Qatar Airways; Mr. Gianni Infantino, President of FIFA; and Engineer Badr Al-Meer, CEO of the Qatar Airports Management and Operations Company (Matar), met at Hamad International Airport, and a Boeing 777 aircraft decorated with the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 logo was displayed during the event.

The partnership between Qatar Airways and FIFA dates back to 2017, when Qatar Airways announced that it had entered into a partnership agreement with FIFA, to become the official partner and airline for the federation. The list of tournaments sponsored by Qatar Airways includes the 2017 Confederations Cup and the FIFA Confederations Cup. FIFA World Russia 2018, FIFA Club World Cup, FIFA Women's World Cup.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: “We are here to review the preparations of Qatar Airways and FIFA and to express our readiness to assume our role and responsibilities in hosting the Qatar 2022 World Cup, which will be held for the first time in the Sharq region. Middle".

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said: "For the first time, the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ will be held in the Middle East, where our partners Qatar Airways and Hamad International Airport will play a key and important role in delivering this major global event to the fullest."

Infantino added: "I have seen how ready Doha is to welcome millions of fans, and the unique level of hospitality and first-class services that will make this edition of the World Cup the best ever."

Qatar Airways recently revealed the launch of its projects that will provide football fans with global experiences of entertainment, including the “Qatar Live” festival, which will host more than 60 international artists throughout the 2022 World Cup, in addition to the development of beach clubs, fan areas and recreational parks, and the establishment of The Day Dream Festival and the activation of the Lusail Boulevard brand. Qatar Airways has also launched a range of services that provide unique experiences for travelers during their flights, such as:

Airport Company, Qatar's airport operator and management company, has announced the expansion of its hospitality for travelers who need a rest area before their flights. Qatar Airways will provide dedicated passenger flow spaces outside Hamad International Airport and Doha International Airport, at no cost, where football celebrations and live entertainment can be enjoyed, with storage space for luggage and hand luggage. This space will give fans the opportunity to continue enjoying the festivities while they wait to enter the airport, and they can also experience the quiet and nature-inspired new terminal at Hamad International Airport.