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A computer-generated image of New York City with falling snowflakes in winter. New York City is exploring ways to ​co-host the Winter ‌Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2042.
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New York assessing possible joint Winter Games bid with Lake Placid

New York state has formed an exploratory committee looking into the potential for Lake ‌Placid and New York City to ​co-host the Winter ‌Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2042, ‌the governor's ⁠office ‌said on Monday.New York ‌Governor Kathy Hochul pointed to the 2026 Milano ⁠Cortina Games as a model for a dual-city Olympics in her announcement. Lake Placid hosted the Games in 1932 and 1980."The time is now to return the Olympic flame back to New York," Hochul said ​in a statement."It’s clear we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to build on Lake Placid's Olympic legacy, ‌New York City's global ⁠platform and ​the strengths that make our State ​unique."The exploratory committee will begin a year-long assessment of a potential bid that would add yet another global sports mega-event to the United States' busy calendar.The U.S. is co-hosting the ongoing World Cup with Mexico and Canada, with New York New Jersey stadium hosting eight matches including ‌the final, while ‌Los Angeles is preparing ⁠to host the 2028 Summer Olympics. A ⁠combined bid ⁠for the 2031 Women's World Cup would see the United States co-host the tournament with Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica, while the Winter Olympics return to Salt Lake City, Utah, in ​2034."I’ve assembled some of the best and the brightest in sports, government and community leadership to take the steps necessary to ensure New York is in the best possible position to make the dream of a Lake Placid-New York City Olympic and Paralympic Winter ‌Games a ​reality," said Hochul.  

Congressional candidate Claire Valdez, Congressional candidate Brad Lander, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and Congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier raise their hands during a Get Out the Vote (GOTV) rally at King's Theater on June 18, 2026 in New York City. (AFP)
Sport

Sports cannot become a luxury, says Mamdani, outlining plans to air World Cup throughout New York

* Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates local sports wins* Insists sports should be available to working people* He says World Cup matches will air on hundreds of screens in New York* Mamdani understands power of sport, says expert New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to put World Cup matches on hundreds of kiosks across the ‌five boroughs, as the city's leader who ran on a platform of affordability says he wants to make sports ​more accessible to average fans.A selection of ‌matches will air on the 55-inch LinkNYC digital screens that are scattered on street corners throughout the city ‌and usually display ads or ⁠public service announcements.Mamdani negotiated with ‌the NBA to put two games of the NBA Finals ‌on the displays this month, a move intended to allow New Yorkers without access to broadcast TV or streaming to watch their ⁠beloved Knicks break a 53-year title drought."Whatever infrastructure we have, we should be using it to make it easier to be a part of the game," Mamdani told Reuters on Thursday."We are going to be broadcasting a few games to hundreds of kiosks across the five boroughs. And it is going to be an opportunity for New Yorkers to really lose themselves in the World Cup, much of the way that we've all lost ourselves in this incredible run from the Knicks."Politico previously reported that plans for screening the games were quietly underway.World Cup games have proven more expensive than ever to attend, as the United States ​co-hosts the tournament with Canada and Mexico. Dynamic ticket pricing put the games out of reach for many fans, with the get-in price for games in New York/New Jersey and Miami approaching $1,000 in the run-up to the tournament.The 34-year-old Mamdani, a Democrat who bucked the political establishment and galvanized ‌young voters last year, worked with the New ⁠York New Jersey Host Committee ​to secure 1,000 affordable tickets for New Yorkers to attend the tournament, priced at $50 apiece, with free round-trip ​bus transportation."If we allow sports to become a luxury commodity, we also allow it to become divorced from its roots as also an expression for working people, and not just something to participate in, but also something to be a part of," said Mamdani, who celebrated the Knicks' win at a tickertape parade in downtown Manhattan on Thursday."It's time to actually ensure that we don't leave any New Yorkers behind as we talk about sports, and we should talk about it in the same breath as we talk about the things that people also build their lives around."CHEAPER JERSEYSEarlier this month, the mayor's office launched a line of New York City-inspired soccer jerseys in celebration of the World Cup. The Brooklyn-made jerseys were sold at cost, according to GQ magazine, for around $50 apiece, compared to the $130 price tag for a USA jersey on offer at a World Cup ‌stadium kiosk.A spokesperson for the mayor's office said ‌the initial run of 1,500 jerseys sold out and ⁠that another batch was in the works.Mamdani attended the first World Cup game at the New York/New Jersey stadium wearing one of ⁠the jerseys and posted a photo of himself in the ⁠cheap seats with the caption: "1,000 New Yorkers won our lottery for affordable tickets to the World Cup. Today, we celebrated in the stands for the first NY/NJ game of the tournament. The beautiful game belongs to everyone.""We want these tournaments, we want these moments to be things that are also within reach for working people and not just something that they're trying to figure out how they can stream," said Mamdani, a longtime fan of English Premier League champions Arsenal.Mamdani's moves have not been supported by everyone. He found himself on the ​wrong side of James Dolan, owner of his beloved Knicks, earlier this month after Dolan blasted the mayor and local authorities over security measures outside Madison Square Garden for the NBA Finals. Dolan said the security zone around Madison Square Garden, where a watch party had initially been planned, had turned the streets into "a police state."But as New York's summer of sports moves forward at full speed, with six more World Cup games to be held in New York/New Jersey and the U.S. Open golf major kicking off on Thursday in nearby Southampton, experts say Mamdani's eye for a popular policy will resonate with many."Sports traditionally weren't regarded as something serious," said Lee Igel, a clinical professor at NYU's Tisch Institute for Global Sport. "So if you're in a political position or elected office and ‌started talking about that, come on, it's ​the rent, right? It's the food on the table."Look, anywhere in the world, sports matter to people," said Igel, adding that Mamdani "understands the platform, the power of sport." 

Retired Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer (left) is seen with British football icon David Beckham (right) and with his parents Robert and Lynette Federer in this file photo from the year 2023.
Sport

Federer to return to US Open for one-night exhibition event

Roger Federer will return to the U.S. Open this year for an exhibition match, ‌seven years after his last ​appearance at ‌the Grand Slam in 2019, ‌the event ⁠organizers ‌said on Monday.Federer, ‌who is the only player to ⁠win five consecutive U.S. Open titles, will headline an event titled "Roger Federer: An Icon Returns to New York” on August 25. The 44-year-old won 20 Grand Slam titles - ​the first man to reach that milestone - and claimed 103 career titles before ‌retiring in 2022. ⁠The Swiss ​brought the curtain down after ​24 years on the tour at the Laver Cup in London.He will be joined by 2003 U.S. Open champion Andy Roddick, as well as Andre Agassi and John McEnroe."The US Open has always been one of the ‌most special tournaments ‌for me,” Federer ⁠said in a statement."So many unforgettable ⁠moments ⁠of my career happened in New York, and Arthur Ashe Stadium is a place that means a great deal to me. I’ve missed being part ​of that atmosphere and feeling the incredible energy that the fans bring every year."Federer is also set to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, with the ceremony scheduled for August in Newport, ‌Rhode Island. 

Knicks fans celebrate in New York City after the New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, on June 3, 2026. As New York prepares to host the World Cup, the city is instead awash in Knicks blue and orange, reflecting a deep love for the gritty, unifying team chasing a historic NBA Finals victory. The Knicks took a commanding 2-0 lead on June 5 in the best of seven series against the San Antonio Spurs, and now the action shifts to the Big Apple for games three and four. (AFP)
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Pressure is on as Knicks come home for NBA Finals Game 3

The New York ‌Knicks are desperate to deliver for fans when Madison Square Garden hosts ​its first NBA Finals game in ‌27 years on Monday, with the five boroughs finally daring to dream ‌of an end ⁠to their title drought.The ‌Knicks have bucked the odds to ‌take a 2-0 head start on the road in the best-of-seven series against the favored San ⁠Antonio Spurs, keeping alive an extraordinary postseason run as they hope to lift the trophy for the first time since 1973."We got to be desperate for these fans," said the six-time All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns, who has tamed the seven-foot-four-inch French superstar Victor Wembanyama in an extraordinary clash of NBA titans."Fans have earned the right and deserve the right to see Finals basketball be played here."The self-styled "World's Most Famous Arena" commands a ​mythic quality in American pop culture, playing host to Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier's "The Fight of the Century" and Marilyn Monroe's lusty rendition of "Happy Birthday" to President John F. Kennedy.It has not, however, ‌seen an NBA Finals game since ⁠the Spurs beat the ​Knicks in 1999, with its legions of A-listers from Spike Lee to ​Ben Stiller sitting patiently in Madison Square Garden's "Celebrity Row" for more than a quarter-century of thwarted dreams. 'GAVE HIM A HANDSHAKE'Coach Mike Brown beamed as he interrupted the start of his own press conference on Sunday to report he had finally met the comedian Stiller - "I gave him a handshake and a hug," said Brown - and recalled his first moments inside the American sports cathedral."I was like holy crap I can't believe this is where I'm going to be coaching," said Brown. "I see my family right there and obviously all the stars - it makes it feel different than almost any other building you've been ‌in."The arena was already buzzing on ‌Sunday, as local police, Secret Service ⁠and stadium security braced for the arrival of U.S. President Donald Trump, who is expected ⁠to attend Game 3.Trump's attendance at ⁠the U.S. Open men's tennis final in New York City last year saw thousands of ticketholders stranded outside the gates well into the match due to the layers of added security, and authorities urged fans who shelled out thousands of dollars for a ticket to arrive at least two hours early for Monday's game.The NYPD said there would be no watch parties permitted ​outside the arena, enraging fans after a crowd of roughly 6,500 showed up to watch the Knicks' 105-104 Game 2 win on big screens outside the venue on Friday night.The Secret Service previously said there would be hard street closures around the arena, which sits atop the bustling Penn Station.Wembanyama, whose blunder in the waning moments of Game 2 helped the Knicks to that 2-0 lead, likened the media circus in New York to what he experienced at his home Olympics in Paris two years ago but said he has become ‌skilled at tuning out ​the noise."Isolating myself is something I've practiced over the years," he told reporters. "It's not a problem." 

Customers shop at the Audible Story House in New York, on April 30, 2026. The pop-up store labeled as a "bookless bookstore" is dedicated to audiobooks. (Photo by Thomas URBAIN / AFP)
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‘Bookless bookstore’: audio-only book shop opens in New York

Audiobook giant Audible opened what it billed as the first “bookless bookstore” in New York on Friday as industry statistics show more American consumers embracing the format. There is no rustle of pages or stacks of best-selling novels at the pop- up store opened by the Amazon subsidiary on the Lower East Side in Manhattan. “This is a physical place entirely dedicated to bringing audio storytelling to life,” Audible CEO Bob Carrigan said during a press tour of the “Audible Story House” on Thursday. It was a slightly “wild idea” which “took quite a bit of imagination,” Carrigan said, adding that the month-long pop-up aims to “bring audiobooks to life in this environment where you can browse, you can connect with people.” According to the Audio Publishers Association (APA), audiobook sales reached $2.22 billion in the United States in 2024, nearly doubling over the past five years.In the store, audiobook tablets called “story tiles” line the shelves, ready to be inserted into a player for listening through headphones. Each tile plays a short excerpt and the full title can be accessed on the Audible app. The platform, which dominates the audiobook market, offers paid subscriptions, individual purchases and free access to some titles for Amazon account holders. The venue also has a room lined with speakers for headphone-free listening, as well as a “Listening Bar” where “Story Tenders” will “guide attendees in finding the perfect audiobook for their tastes and interest,” according to the press release. The space aims to reflect the fast-growing popularity of the format as well as the “shift toward offline experiences and real-world connection.”“Audible Story House taps into the nostalgia and community feel of book culture while bringing it fully into the present,” the company said. 

Cancelled flights are displayed on a board at Logan International Airport during a winter blizzard snow storm in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S., February 23, 2026.   REUTERS
International

Snowstorm blankets US northeast

More than 40mn people were under blizzard warnings in the northeast United States Monday, as a winter storm dumped shin-deep snow and officials in New York enforced a citywide travel ban. The so-called "Nor'easter" pummeled the region overnight, disrupting flights and leaving hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses without power.  Thousands of homes and businesses were without power and officials, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, ordered residents to stay off the roads so emergency crews could clear the streets. Many schools were closed throughout the region. "I'm urging every New Yorker to please stay home," Mamdani said.  Authorities in neighbouring New Jersey and Rhode Island issued similar travel restrictions. Some were frustrated by the region's second major winter storm in weeks. "I'm sick of it. I don't want to see no more snow," Vincent Greer, a resident of Wildwood, New Jersey, said as he shoveled outside his building.  Meanwhile, at New York's Grand Central station, others were admiring the city blanketed in snow. "It's beautiful," Chris Crowell, 45, told AFP after a walk with a friend. "So much snow, it's just gorgeous. We did not expect to be out this long." The National Weather Service (NWS) warned that blizzard conditions and "crippling impacts" would continue in the northeast US for much of the day. As of 11am (1600 GMT), more than 5,500 flights in or out of the United States were canceled and hundreds more delayed, according to tracking service FlightAware.  New York's three major airports as well as Boston Logan Airport saw the most cancellations. At least four states – Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and Rhode Island – had seen 2’ (60cm) of snow by morning Monday.  The storm comes weeks after the region recovered from another devastating winter weather system that was linked to more than 100 deaths. Officials did not hold back in their public warnings ahead of the latest snowfall. "New York City has not faced a storm of this scale in the last decade," Mayor Mamdani said on Sunday after declaring a state of emergency. Some 15.1” (38cm) of snow were recorded in Central Park, the most at New York City's official reporting station from a single storm in over five years.  The United Nations, which is headquartered in the city, was closed Monday due to the storm. "The worst is yet to come," New York Governor Kathy Hochul told a briefing on Sunday, urging residents to stock up on groceries and medicines. She said she had activated 100 National Guard members to assist in Long Island, New York City and the Lower Hudson Valley – areas expected to bear the brunt of the heavy snow and coastal winds.  In Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu warned of a storm of "historic proportions" and closed all public schools and municipal buildings. "We ask everyone to plan ahead, stay safe and warm, and stay off the roads to help our public works and public safety efforts," she said. Citing the severe weather, Boston's transit authority said that subway, bus and rail services would be limited, and ferry services canceled. Snowploughs were deployed across the northeast US as officials sought to reduce prolonged disruption from the storm.  Major cities including New York, Philadelphia and Boston advertised dedicated warming centres for people caught outside in the cold. In an update on Sunday, the agency said that despite its ongoing funding lapse, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema)'s disaster-response work continues uninterrupted, including staff travel, emergency operations and critical assistance for people affected by active disasters, with life safety and property protection remaining top priorities. Last week, Reuters reported that the Trump administration had ordered the Fema to suspend the deployment of hundreds of aid workers to disaster-affected areas around the country while the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is shut down.

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MoJ participates in regional judicial dialogue within Riyadh International Dispute Resolution Week

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ), represented by its Arbitration Affairs Department, participated in the regional judicial dialogue sessions for judges from Arab countries on the New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards (the New York Convention), as part of Riyadh International Dispute Resolution Week.The regional judicial dialogue was organised in partnership between the League of Arab States, represented by the Arab Center for Legal and Judicial Research (the scientific arm of the Council of Arab Ministers of Justice), and the International Council of Commercial Arbitration (ICCA), and was hosted by the Saudi Center for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA).The programme aimed to enrich the discussion and exchange experiences among leading international experts and arbitration judges from all member states of the League of Arab States, with the goal of addressing the challenges related to the enforcement of foreign arbitral awards and developing appropriate solutions.The discussion sessions covered key themes encompassing various aspects of the New York Convention, including an overview of its objectives and interpretation mechanisms, a detailed review of its scope of application and enforcement procedures, the conditions required for the enforcement of foreign awards, and an in-depth analysis of the grounds for non-enforcement.The sessions also addressed issues of arbitrability and public policy, and explored the complementary relationship between the New York Convention and relevant regional agreements such as the Riyadh Convention.The sessions concluded with a review of the latest judicial developments in the enforcement of arbitration awards in Arab countries, highlighting relevant Saudi judicial precedents.During the dialogue, Director of the Arbitration Affairs Department at the Ministry of Justice,Dr Mariam Mohammed al-Kuwari participated in the discussions by presenting a strategic overview of the rapid legislative developments in the field of arbitration in the State of Qatar.Dr al-Kuwari emphasised that arbitration awards issued in the State of Qatar are now considered directly enforceable instruments, based on Article 6, Paragraph 2 of Law No. 4 of 2024 concerning the Judicial Enforcement Law.This legislative update reflects the State's firm commitment to enhancing the effectiveness of dispute resolution mechanisms and providing a modern and conducive legal environment for arbitration.MoJ's active participation underscores its ongoing commitment to keeping abreast of the latest regional and international legal and judicial developments in the field of arbitration. 

The US Treasury Department in Washington. Delivery fails involving 10-year Treasury notes surged to the highest level in eight years this month, a result of the Federal Reserve’s move to shrink its bond portfolio since 2022.
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Fed data show December surge in 10-year Treasury delivery fails

Delivery fails involving 10-year Treasury notes surged to the highest level in eight years this month, a result of the Federal Reserve’s move to shrink its bond portfolio since 2022.Trades involving the most recently issued 10-year note that failed to settle on schedule totalled $30.5bn during the week ended December 10, the most since December 2017, recent data from the New York Fed show.Fails that week occurred amid a collapse in interest rates available to owners of the newest 10-year note, which was created via a $42bn auction on November 12. Holders willing to lend the note were able to do so at negative interest rates, with borrowers of the issue agreeing to sell it back the next day for less than they paid — a circumstance in which settlement failures are more likely to occur.While it’s not unusual for Treasury securities to command “special” rates in repurchase agreements ahead of a reopening auction that increases their supply, the shortage ahead of the 10-year note reopening that settled on December 15 was out of the ordinary. It stemmed in part from the smaller portion of the November auction — relative to 10-year notes sold earlier in the year — owned by the Federal Reserve, which makes its securities available to borrow.“There’s just less available to borrow,” said Jason Schuit, president of South Street Securities, a broker-dealer that specialises in Treasury repo. “For this particular 10-year note, the Fed bought half of what it did in the previous three cycles. That caused a supply shortage, which causes delivery fails,” he said. In the November 10-year note auction, $42bn was sold to investors and the Fed requested an additional $6.5bn for its account to replace maturing debt.In previous quarterly auctions of new 10-year notes, the Fed’s add-ons to the same $42bn private-market totals were $11.5bn in February, $14.8bn in May and $14.3bn in August. Those amounts are a function of the quantity of Treasury securities that mature from the Fed’s System Open Market Account holdings, which totalled just under $22bn for November 15 compared with amounts ranging from $45bn to $49bn for February 15, May 15 and August 15.The drop-off in the amount of SOMA holdings occurred because the Fed in mid-2022 began reinvesting its maturing Treasuries only to the extent that they exceeded a monthly cap, which increased to $60bn a month in September from $30bn a month in June. As a result, the Fed’s add-on in November to the auction of three-year notes that matured this year declined relative to previous quarters, requiring smaller add-ons to last month’s auctions. 

Marli New York’s latest space at The Villaggio Mall in Doha.
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Marli New York brings signature elegance to Doha

Marli New York unveils its latest space at The Villaggio Mall in Doha, a bold new expression of the brand’s architectural vision meticulously crafted to immerse visitors in the Marli Universe.Every detail reflects Marli’s philosophy of sophistication and simplicity, offering clients in Doha a direct connection to designs that embody individuality, timeless versatility, and self-expression.Far beyond a boutique, this setting invites exploration by transforming jewellery into a narrative experience. Inspired by the language of Marli’s global flagships, the Doha space merges refinement with immersive elements to deliver an atmosphere tailored to resonate with discerning individuals.The interior is anchored by the brand’s iconic teal, balanced with polished marble accents and strategically placed illuminated showcases. Vertical elements frame each creation, while a geometric-patterned carpet defines the spatial flow, quietly evoking the dynamic energy of New York. This thoughtful approach reflects the brand’s ongoing dedication to crafting environments that balance elegance and atmosphere.Founded in 2014 by Maral Artinian, Marli redefines contemporary jewellery by championing nonconformity. Rooted in over a decade of artisanal mastery, the brand combines precision with forward-thinking aesthetics, empowering wearers to articulate their identity through exceptional craftsmanship. From material choices to spatial layout, every facet of the boutique reflects Marli’s commitment to innovation and quality.Celebrating personal milestones and unforgettable moments has always been at the heart of Marli’s DNA. This opening marks the brand’s growth in the Middle East and its ongoing commitment to igniting connection within a global community through the shared language of fine jewellery and personal empowerment.Store hours:Saturday - Thursday: 9am to 10pmFriday: 3pm to 10pm

Gulf Times
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HH the Amir Leaves New York

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani left New York after heading the delegation of the State of Qatar participating in the meetings of 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, held in the United States of America.

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Qatar participates in Heads of State meeting on the day after in Gaza

The State of Qatar participated in the meeting of heads of state and government on the day after in Gaza and efforts to achieve stability, held on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.The State of Qatar was represented by His Excellency Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi.In his address to the meeting, His Excellency Dr. Al Khulaifi stressed that the issue of the day after must go beyond mere reconstruction and serve as a genuine starting point for a just, comprehensive, and lasting settlement of the Palestinian question, noting that only then could stability take root in Gaza, the West Bank, and the entire region.He explained that Qatar has long been at the forefront of partners supporting the Palestinian people by providing humanitarian and development assistance, out of a belief in the need to revive hope among Gaza's population and create the conditions for stability. Drawing on this experience, he said that reconstruction and stabilization cannot be achieved through isolated efforts but require a collective responsibility from the international community.His Excellency Dr. Al Khulaifi pointed out that the people of Gaza have endured unbearable conditions for many years, and that the current conflict has brought destruction of buildings and infrastructure, reaching the very foundations of life itself, health, education, governance, and the rule of law.His Excellency noted that the current Israeli government has openly declared its intention to prolong the war and even carried out an attack on Qatar while it was hosting peace negotiations. He said this assault was not only a violation of sovereignty but also a direct attack on the very principle of mediation, warning that such actions threaten not only Gaza but also the broader principle of peaceful conflict resolution.His Excellency the Minister emphasized that planning for Gaza's future cannot be delayed. He said that the day after must be led by Palestinians under the auspices of the Palestinian Authority and in accordance with United Nations principles, and that international partners in Europe and the Arab world must be ready to support this process without imposing it or exercising guardianship over it. His Excellency affirmed that Palestinians must shape their own future, that their right to their land is non-negotiable, and that any plans for forced displacement, reoccupation, or settlement expansion must be rejected.He added that Gaza's future cannot be separated from that of the West Bank and the other occupied Palestinian territories, where the Palestinian people face daily repression, and therefore any sustainable plan must encompass all the occupied Palestinian lands.

Gulf Times
Qatar

HH the Amir heads to New York

His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani left Doha on Sunday, heading to the United States of America to participate in the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, which will be held at the organization's headquarters in New York.His Highness the Amir will deliver a speech at the opening session of the General Assembly on Tuesday, Sept. 23.His Highness is accompanied by His Excellency Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and an official delegation.