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Doha Debates Hosts “In The Room: The Negotiators Podcast” Live at Doha Forum
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Doha Debates Hosts “In The Room: The Negotiators Podcast” Live at Doha Forum

As the podcast enters its fifth season, global diplomacy and high-stakes negotiation take center stage. Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates spotlighted the practice of high-stakes negotiation with a special live episode of its award-winning podcast with Foreign Policy, The Negotiators, at Doha Forum, following the launch of the podcast series’ fifth season on December 1.  Held in collaboration with The Negotiators’ special partner for this season, the International Peace Institute (IPI), and Doha Debates’ longstanding production partner, Foreign Policy, the episode featured a compelling conversation between Prince Zeid bin Ra’ad bin Zeid Al Hussein, president and chief executive officer of the International Peace Institute, and Dr. Robert Malley, profes...
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Guinea Emerges as West Africa’s New Digital Transformation Powerhouse
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Guinea Emerges as West Africa’s New Digital Transformation Powerhouse

The Republic of Guinea has reached a decisive turning point as a regional digital power. By hosting the Transform Africa Summit 2025, becoming the first francophone nation to receive this major continental event since its creation in 2013, Guinea confirmed the emergence of Conakry as a new digital innovation hub in West Africa. The numbers break all records: over 7,000 participants from 79 countries, including 47 ministers, 1,552 government representatives, 584 business leaders, over 590 start-ups, and 14 MoUs signed. Never before in the history of the Transform Africa Summit has such mobilisation been accomplished. This unprecedented turnout demonstrates international confidence in Guinea's ability to lead Africa's digital transformation challenges. "Guinea'...
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“Soudah Development” and “National Grid” Sign SAR 1.3 Billion Agreement to Power Soudah Peaks
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“Soudah Development” and “National Grid” Sign SAR 1.3 Billion Agreement to Power Soudah Peaks

• Strategic partnership to deliver advanced power infrastructure to Soudah Peaks. • A new important milestone in the progression of Soudah Peaks project paving the way for more. Soudah Development, a Public Investment Fund (PIF) company, chaired by HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, has signed a landmark agreement with National Grid, a Subsidiary of the Saudi Electricity Company, valued at more than SAR 1.3 billion, to develop and deliver advanced power infrastructure for the Soudah Peaks.  This strategic partnership marks a critical milestone in the development of Soudah Peaks, an ultra-luxury mountain destination rising 3,015 meters above sea level, and underscores Soudah Development’s commitment ...
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Sharjah Concludes 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) Celebrations with over 230,000 Visitors Across 250 Events
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Sharjah Concludes 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) Celebrations with over 230,000 Visitors Across 250 Events

The Emirate of Sharjah concluded its 54th Eid Al Etihad (Union Day) celebrations yesterday, Tuesday. This event showcased the nation’s rich cultural heritage alongside a journey of development, innovation, community belonging, and coexistence, attracting citizens, residents, and visitors from around the world.  The celebrations spanned 14 days, from November 19 to December 2, and featured more than 250 activities that drew approximately more than 233 thousand participants across various cities and areas in the Emirate of Sharjah. This impressive turnout reflected the unique cultural character and identity of each region. The events included spectacular marine and land parades,interactive educational workshops, and heritage exhibitions, alo...
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Doha Debates Examines How Entertainment Shapes Us Today
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Doha Debates Examines How Entertainment Shapes Us Today

In a new episode, leading thinkers and students debate whether today’s entertainment elevates us or pulls us into distraction. Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates continues its flagship debate series with a new episode that examines how modern entertainment shapes our attention, creativity, and everyday well-being. Moderated by Dareen Abughaida, the debate brings together three influential thinkers to ask whether today’s entertainment landscape is enriching us—or overwhelming us. This week’s debate features Marya Bangee, Senior Advisor at the Pop Culture Collaborative; Dr. Anna Lembke, Professor of Psychiatry at Stanford University and author of Dopamine Nation; and Nicholas Carr, Pulitzer Prize finalist and author of The Shallows. For Bangee, the power o...
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Algorithm and Batterjee Pharma Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement to Localize Key Pharmaceuticals in KSA
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Algorithm and Batterjee Pharma Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement to Localize Key Pharmaceuticals in KSA

Algorithm, a pioneering regional pharmaceutical manufacturer has announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement with Batterjee Pharma, a leading Saudi pharmaceutical company, becoming the first Lebanese company to localize its portfolio in the Kingdom. The agreement covers the manufacturing and supply of several EU & Japanese licensed Algorithm products. The collaboration will kick off with products targeting the treatment of critical therapeutic areas as hyperlipidemia, dyslipidemia & hypertension with full technology transfer by mid-2026. Aligned with KSA’s Health Sector Transformation Program under Vision 2030, this partnership&nb...
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Global Youth Invited To Apply for Doha Debates Ambassador Program
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Global Youth Invited To Apply for Doha Debates Ambassador Program

Unique virtual program empowers young changemakers with communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills Qatar Foundation’s Doha Debates is inviting global youth ages 18–26 to apply for the eighth cohort of its international ambassador program. This 12-week virtual experience empowers participants to engage in constructive dialogue, collaborate on solutions to global challenges and form lasting relationships with other emerging leaders. The application deadline is December 15, 2025. The upcoming cohort begins with a four-week Community of Practice from January 20 to February 10, 2026, followed by the official Ambassador Program from February 17 to April 7, 2026. Participants will take part in weekly online workshops led by facilitation expert&nbs...
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UNCCD COP16 Presidency Highlights Strengthened Synergies on Land, Climate and Nature at COP30 High-Level Event
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UNCCD COP16 Presidency Highlights Strengthened Synergies on Land, Climate and Nature at COP30 High-Level Event

• The five Rio Convention Presidencies—UNFCCC COP30, CBD COP16, CBD COP17, UNCCD COP16 and UNCCD COP17—issued a joint call to accelerate cooperation across the Action Agendas for climate, biodiversity and land.• Leaders presented the first-ever joint Action Agenda statement, the Belém Joint Statement, marking a new phase of synergy-driven implementation across the Rio Conventions.• Youth, Indigenous Peoples, scientists, cities and governments highlighted the need for rights-based, community-led and science-informed action to deliver real-world impact.  At the high-level event Bridging Action Agendas from COP16 to COP30: Strengthening Synergies Across Land, Climate, and Nature, the UNCCD COP16 Presidency and UNFCCC COP30 Presidency convened leaders from...
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Maharah signs Manpower brand license agreement to strengthen its role as a gateway for global companies entering Saudi Arabia
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Maharah signs Manpower brand license agreement to strengthen its role as a gateway for global companies entering Saudi Arabia

Maharah Human Resources Company (“Maharah”) announced that it has signed a brand license agreement (BLA) with ManpowerGroup to operate its business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia under the global “Manpower” brand. The agreement was concluded on the sidelines of the U.S.-Saudi Investment Forum held in Washington, D.C. Abdulaziz Alkathiry, CEO of Maharah, described the agreement as “a defining moment” in the company’s journey, particularly in terms of its growth strategy and expansion in professional workforce solutions. He noted that the partnership will enhance Maharah’s presence in high-skill recruitment and outsourcing services, thereby strengthening its competitiveness in the Kingdom’s human resources services market.  François Lançon, Regional President, Asia Pacif...
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G42 Receives U.S. Approval for Advanced AI Chip Exports, Enabling Full-Scale Deployment of Trusted AI Infrastructure
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G42 Receives U.S. Approval for Advanced AI Chip Exports, Enabling Full-Scale Deployment of Trusted AI Infrastructure

G42 welcomes the White House’s decision to authorize the export of advanced AI semiconductors to G42. The move marks a pivotal transition from planning to deployment within the UAE–U.S. AI corridor - a collaboration that reflects the strength of bilateral trust and a shared commitment to secure, scalable AI infrastructure. This milestone accelerates foundational projects already underway in the UAE, including Stargate UAE, the 1-gigawatt AI compute cluster being built by G42 for OpenAI in partnership with Oracle, Cisco, NVIDIA, and SoftBank Group, which is part of the larger UAE–U.S. AI Campus, a 5-gigawatt AI infrastructure hub designed to deliver compute capacity and low-latency inferencing for the wider region. It also supports the expansion of tech...
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