David Lepeska Archive
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Nov 08, 2009
The country's sovereign wealth fund, the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) has been conspicuously active of late. Read Article Qatar wealth fund awakens from its slumber
Nov 08, 2009
Troubles during the Bush administration inspired one man in Doha to compile a report on NGOs aimed at fostering Arab-West understanding. Read Article Obama seen as key to US-Arab ties
Nov 27, 2009
A newspaper executive is on a mission to give students a good grounding in the basics of journalism, which she hopes will help them in the world of work. Read Article Young learn principles of print
Dec 04, 2009
A man whose teenaged son was beaten to death in Hastings, England, criticises the British system for what he sees as a lack of justice. Read Article Qatari father vents anger over sentence given to UK killer of his son
Dec 11, 2009
Joseph LeBaron was assigned to a quiet Doha as US vice-consul in 1980. When he returned 28 years later, he found an 'extraordinarily different' city. Read Article US Envoy looks back to Qatar's future
Dec 12, 2009
Hassad links up with charities to provide for farm communities, with the goal of making them self-sufficient. Read Article Qatari firm seeks to bring welfare, profit sharing to agriculture ventures
Dec 16, 2009
Forum in Doha told of the explosion of communication opportunities provided by the internet. Read Article Arabs encouraged to blog on and be heard
Jan 01, 2010
The idea to remake the city centre was conceived no more than five years ago. This month's groundbreaking ceremony is the culmination of intense planning that will turn the capital's core into a modern, pedestrian-friendly idyll. Read Article Shifting a paradigm in Doha
Jan 08, 2010
In the four years since it was launched, Al Jazeera Children's Channel has won worldwide recognition for its productions. Read Article How Al Jazeera Children's Channel grew up
Jan 12, 2010
Expatriate departures amid global downturn erode demand as more units near completion. Read Article Glut and slump hit Qatari property sector
