The Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy (SC) is organising an exhibition on "Harnessing the Power of Sport to Achieve Sustainable Development" at the United Nations (UN) headquarters in New York.

It will be held in conjunction with the intergovernmental organisation's annual General Assembly.

The exhibition, which is supported by the State of Qatar and will be inaugurated by H.E. Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on 22 September, will highlight the various efforts and initiatives undertaken by the State of Qatar to encourage sustainable socio-economic development, cohesion, and respect for culture through sports – all of which will become key pillars of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar™.

The SC's Secretary General will speak at the UN on Friday

H.E. Hassan Al Thawadi, SC Secretary General, will give a keynote speech on how the power of football can be harnessed as a means of sustainable development, using the 2022 FIFA World Cup™ as an example of how the world's most popular sport is helping unlock human potential in the region, build the capacities of its youth – who make up more than 30% of its population – and promote peace.

During the event, the SC will showcase a number of 2022 FIFA World Cup™ projects and initiatives focused on various sustainable development goals, including health and wellbeing, quality education, economic growth, industry, innovation and infrastructure and sustainability.

A number of high-ranking UN officials are due to participate in the exhibition, including H.E. Ms. Amina Mohammed, Deputy Secretary General of the UN, H.E. Mr. Nassir Abdulaziz Al Nasser, High Representative of the UN Alliance of Civilizations, along with leaders from the business and sports sectors as well as international media publications.

As part of the UN General Assembly Week, a senior SC delegation will also participating in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Media Zone & Solutions Summit, a discussion platform to promote global engagement with SDGs.