Press Releases

Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Regional Women, Peace, and Security Working Group Gathers in Doha to Drive Policy Innovations Ahead of UNSCR 1325’s 25th Anniversary

The Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Working Group for the Arab States convened its third meeting in Doha from January 27 to 29, 2025. This meeting continued the vital mission of the Working Group to establish a regional mechanism that informs and shapes WPS policies across the Arab region in anticipation of the 25th anniversary… Continue reading Regional Women, Peace, and Security Working Group Gathers in Doha to Drive Policy Innovations Ahead of UNSCR 1325’s 25th Anniversary

Sunday, December 8, 2024
Doha Global South Health Policy Initiative Advances Dialogue on Critical Health Challenges in the Global South at Doha Forum

The Middle East Council on Global Affairs (ME Council) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation organized a roundtable and a high-level panel discussion during the Doha Forum yesterday. The two events, held under the Doha Global South Health Policy Initiative, brought together representatives from six Global South countries Nigeria, Somalia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burkina Faso, Mozambique, and Malawi, as well as international experts, and key Qatari stakeholders from the Ministry of Public Health, Qatar Fund for Development, Qatar University, Hamad Bin Khalifa University, Qatar Charity, and Qatar Red Crescent.  

Wednesday, December 4, 2024
Middle East Council on Global Affairs and Qatar Charity Sign Memorandum of Understanding at the Doha Forum

The Middle East Council on Global Affairs (ME Council) and Qatar Charity signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a framework for cooperation and collaboration. This strategic partnership aims to advance mutual interests through comprehensive research, engaging dialogues, and educational initiatives. 

Tuesday, November 5, 2024
ME Council Hosts Netherlands Minister of Foreign Affairs H.E. Caspar Veldkam for Closed-Door Roundtable

On November 5, 2024, the Middle East Council on Global Affairs (MECGA) hosted His Excellency Caspar Veldkam, the Netherlands Minister of Foreign Affairs, and his delegation for a high-level closed meeting in Doha.