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Doha summit seeks to adapt tools of global co-operation
The World Economic Forum's Global Redesign Initiative focuses on health, security and financial system.
Diplomacy works, so to speak
Opinions differ on whether talking to militant groups has positive political ramifications, but at the Fifth Annual Al Jazeera Forum this week, the idea that negotiations ultimately lead to the best outcomes for both sides was a constant.
No hurry on deal to form government, Iraq election winner Allawi says
Opposition leader and former PM says without a balanced government representing all factions, sectarian violence will return.
Gulf states taking a lead in stem cell research
So far, serious ethical concerns have hindered the industry's development in the West, but Gulf countries are showing more openness.
Branson launches Virgin Mobile service in Qatar
The new service, available in stores and online, will be wholly owned by Qtel, which licensed the Virgin brand for an undisclosed sum.
Gulf governments map future with co-ordinated censuses
Qatar's growth has been most rapid among GCC countries, having increased by 125 per cent since the last census in 2004.
UN 'can help on human rights', commissioner tells GCC forum
Accreditation of regional programmes would gain credibility abroad, Navi Pillay tells ministers in Qatar.
Amal al Malki, Qatari woman in a man's world
The portrayal of Arab women in the Arabic media is very different to the West, says the only female professor at Carnegie Mellon University-Qatar.
The real test begins in Iraq
In the aftermath of a landmark election and a turnout of 62 per cent, the country still faces four key hurdles before becoming a stable democracy.
Qatari professor urges massive effort to prevent death of Arabic
Because of the dominance of English, Arabic's usage in everyday life is under threat in several of the Gulf's smaller states, says Abbas al Tonsi.
Doha speakers warn Muslim nations are neglecting poverty and radicalisation
Nearly one billion people in OIC-member states are below the age of 25. Due to a lack of training and opportunity, many are unable to access the advantages of a globalised economy.
Show goes on for Qatar theatre group five years after suicide attack
Five years ago today a suicide bomber drove an SUV into the Doha Players Theatre, killing the director. The theatre still has no permanent home, but the actors are undeterred.
Islamists' moves in Gaza seen as sign of maturity
In a change of approach, Islamists are trying to 'steer a course between governance, political process and resistance'.
India's loss is Qatar's artistic gain
Indian-born artist MF Husain, 94, relinquished his Indian passport this week after threats from right-wing Hindu groups and accepted Qatari citizenship.
Neighbourhood watch
The Palestinian director Scandar Copti speaks about the hometown inspiration of his Oscar-nominated movie Ajami.
