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The convening concluded on October 15 with a high-level public panel titled: “Reimagining Global Health Financing: Priorities and Integration in the Global South.” In her opening address, Her Excellency Dr. Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al-Misnad, Minister of State for International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reaffirmed that this initiative holds special significance for the State of Qatar, as it embodies its vision for cooperation, innovation, and collective responsibility in promoting global health.”
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The Middle East Council on Global Affairs (ME Council) announces a leadership transition as Dr. Tarik M. Yousef, who has led the institution since its inception, steps down from his role as Director. Effective August 1, 2025, Dr. Khalid al-Jaber will assume the position of Director, bringing with him a distinguished record in public policy… Continue reading News
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An educational workshop on the importance of clean energy and the energy transition successfully concluded on Wednesday. The event, titled Emerging Energy: Shaping the Future of Clean Power, brought together leading experts from the energy sector to explore cutting-edge innovations in Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and discuss transformative solutions for a sustainable energy future.
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The 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.
View News LinkThe Gaza ceasefire deal brokered by Donald Trump has raised a critical question: can Palestinians trust Donald Trump’s Gaza ceasefire deal given the region’s volatile dynamics and historical ruptures of agreements? In this expert analysis, we assess the political credibility of all parties, the strength of enforcement guarantees, and the scenarios likely to follow the deal’s implementation.
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