Press Releases

Saturday, April 19, 2025
A Dialogue with H.E. Hon. Dickon Mitchell Prime Minister of Grenada on the Future of Education at the Middle East Council

In partnership with Qatar’s Ministry of Education and Higher Education, the Middle East Council hosted a dialogue with H.E. Hon. Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada, to explore the future of education. The session examined how innovation and leadership can shape more resilient and inclusive educational systems amid global change.

Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Regional WPS Working Group Gathers in Doha to Drive Policy Innovations

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 WPS Working Group Gathers in Doha to Drive Policy Innovations

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.