Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker said: “As the Official Partner to this important event, we are delighted to play a role in providing a voice to the next generation of storytellers in Qatar. We believe that art is a universal language that plays a vital role in uniting people from different communities, something which is central to Qatar Airways’ brand message of ‘Going Places Together’.

As the national carrier of the State of Qatar, Qatar Airways has a proud tradition of supporting both local and international cultural events. The airline recently supported the Cosmoscow International Contemporary Art Fair as Main Partner to the event, which took place in Moscow from 6 - 9 September 2018, as part of the Year of Culture Qatar-Russia 2018. This featured an exhibition showcasing the work of pioneering Qatari artists, as well as a selection of sculptures and installations by leading contemporary Qatari female artists.

Qatar Airways currently operates a modern fleet of more than 200 aircraft via its hub, Hamad International

Airport (HIA) to more than 160 destinations worldwide.

The multiple-award-winning airline was named ‘World’s Best Business Class’ by the 2018 World Airline Awards, managed by international air transport rating organisation Skytrax. It was also named ‘Best Business Class Seat,’ ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’, and ‘World’s Best First Class Airline Lounge’.

As part of its continued expansion plans, Qatar Airways plans to launch an array of exciting new destinations over the coming months, including Mombasa, Kenya; Gothenburg, Sweden; Da Nang, Vietnam and Isfahan, Iran.