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Art Knowledge News (Free subscription) | yesterday
DOHA, QATAR - The Museum of Islamic Art, a new cultural icon for the Gulf region, opened its doors to the public on December 1, 2008. Dedicated to reflecting the full vitality, complexity and diversity of the arts of the Islamic world, the Museum of Islamic Art will collect, preserve, study and exhibit masterpieces spanning three continents from the 7th to the 19th century. Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning...
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Global News Blog (Free subscription) | yesterday
Global News Blog / IPS Ann Ninan DOHA, Dec 1 (IPS) - The demand is seemingly simple. ‘Vote for democratic, people-centred development’, advise civil society at the ongoing inter-governmental review of the Monterray Consensus in Doha, Qatar. With the clock ticking on the outcome of the meeting, that will set the agenda for financing development, civil [...]
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Reuters (Free subscription) | 4 hours ago
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Four senior U.S. lawmakers warned President George W. Bush on Tuesday against rushing during his final weeks in office to reach a world trade agreement that could end up being rejected by Congress.
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Poverty News Blog (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago
The meetings on international aid and free trade in Doha, Qutar are over. Nothing much was done except wondering why no one showed up, and going over development documents from 2002. Ann Ninan of the IPS surveyed reaction from anti-poverty, and human rights groups on the meetings, "The world urgently needs effective decisions and follow-up which are inclusive and decisive. Instead of action plans,...
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The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago
Doha - Participants at the Doha Review Conference for Development Finance called Tuesday for the international community to redouble its efforts to achieve the millennium development goals (MDGs). In a world that has witnessed fast technological adv...
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PR News Wire (Free subscription) | yesterday
President Bush has doubled the amount of U.S. foreign aid since taking office, has signed 10 free trade agreements with developing countries, and created compacts with 16 developing countries under the Millennium Challenge Corporation. This strategy has created a new development paradigm based on results and improving the quality of assistance. The United States will remain the world leader in advancing...
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All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday
Foreign Affairs Minister, Rosemary Museminari, Sunday drew world leaders' attention on the country's current security concerns and the ongoing battle over the apparent abuse of the Principle of Universal Jurisdiction.
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UP-NCPAG News (Free subscription) | yesterday
Boiled Green Bananas By LILING MAGTOLIS BRIONES BusinessMirror November 30, 2008 “You should not be working anymore. You should be at the beach,” scolded the security guard, who was escorting me out of a TV station after an interview. “How old are you'” he asked. “Sixty-eight,” I promptly answered. “Naku, you are as old as my mother. Rest ka [...]
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ONE (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
“It’s down to only the last three issues.” “It is starting all anew.” “We will have a final document within the next hours.” “There won’t be a solution before Tuesday.” Rumors are flying back and forth in the hallways of the Sheraton hotel at the 3rd day of the Doha conference. While the side events at the conference [...]
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All Africa (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
Mozambican Prime Minister Luisa Diogo on Sunday presented the country's strategy for achieving a green revolution, and its Food Production Plan of Action, at the UN Conference on Development Finance in Doha.
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ONE (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago
We just wrapped up our Doha blogging series, but wanted to share this video we put together recapping the trip. Enjoy! -Chris Scott
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ONE (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
The UN Doha Conference kicked off Saturday. As expected, there were many world leaders present, including UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon, Emir Sheikh Hamad of Qatar, President Sarkozy of France (also the president of EU), President of the EU Commission Manuel Barroso, and many African leaders, including President Kikwete of Tanzania (also the president of [...]
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The Sofia Echo (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
President Georgi Parvanov is at an international UN conference in Qatars capital, Doha, where he is debating the revision of the Monterey Consensus on Development Assistance.
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PR Week: Jobs (Free subscription) | 01/12/2008
£60000-£61000: Prospect Resourcing Ltd One of the leading integrated agencies in the Middle East, affiliated with a multi national agency has an exciting role for an accomplished Account Director or Group Account Director. Doha, Qatar
