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The Middle East Council on Global Affairs (ME Council) and Qatar Research, Development & Innovation (QRDI) Council, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Doha Forum to deepen collaboration on scientific research, development, and innovation.
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The Middle East Council on Global Affairs (ME Council) and the Argentine Council for International Relations (CARI) have signed an MoU to enhance cross-regional collaboration on global governance and international affairs. Through joint research, policy papers, and expert exchanges, the partnership will address key issues including great-power competition, middle-power agency, conflict and security, and the rising influence of the Global South. By combining CARI’s expertise in Latin American affairs with the ME Council’s deep knowledge of MENA dynamics, the agreement aims to generate timely insights, strengthen policy dialogue, and advance informed debate on today’s most pressing geopolitical and economic challenges.
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The 21st Korea–Middle East Cooperation Forum convened senior officials, policymakers, and experts in Doha to advance dialogue and collaboration under the theme “A Partnership for Peace and Prosperity.” Co-organized by the ME Council, KAS, and the Jeju Peace Institute, the forum explored geopolitical shifts, future industries, and youth leadership.
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The Middle East and Central Asia (MECA) Regional Dialogue on Global Health Reform, led by EMPHNET in collaboration with the Middle East Council on Global Affairs and Nazarbayev University School of Medicine, and supported by the Wellcome Trust as part of a series of regional dialogues on global health reform, aimed to reimagine and strengthen the global health architecture from a MECA perspective. Through interviews, surveys, and a regional workshop involving stakeholders from 17 countries, participants assessed the current system, envisioned its future, and identified practical reforms. A follow-up survey validated and prioritized key actions, milestones, and lead institutions, resulting in a regionally grounded agenda for more equitable and effective global health governance.
View News LinkThe event was organised by the Middle East Council on Global Affairs in co-operation with the Gates Foundation under the title 'Rethinking Global Health Financing: Priorities and Integration in the Global South'. The seminar took place in Doha, with the support of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
View News Link“The Middle East Council on Global Affairs views the Doha Initiative as more than just a platform for dialogue; it is a sincere humanitarian message and a bridge of cooperation and goodwill between the Global South, the Middle East, and the wider world. It affirms that the most effective policies are those rooted in compassion, knowledge, and genuine partnership,” he added.
View News LinkAl Jazeera Media Institute participated in the activities of Doha Initiative on Health Policy of Global South through a workshop held in partnership with Middle East Council for Global Affairs, from 14 to 15 October at Grand Sheraton Hotel in Doha.
View News LinkHE Minister of State for International Cooperation, Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, reaffirmed Qatar's commitment to global health equity during the second annual meeting of the Doha Global South Health Policy Initiative, held in the Qatari capital on Wednesday.
View News Linkthe role of regional actors, and how the ceasefire could reshape Gaza’s future. From governance to reconstruction, this in-depth analysis offers insight into what’s next for Palestinians and the broader Middle East peace efforts.
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