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The Big Fella discussed "distinguished fraternal relations" and "scores of issues of common interest" with Bashar al-Assad.

Qatar has more citizens on the government payroll (88%) than any other GCC member.

The lucky ones get to hang out in London.

Incidentally, the roads around Harrods have become a speedway for luxury sports cars since Qatar purchased the store.

The Government of Texas seeks participants for Doha Trade show.

The Gulf Blog reminds us that LNG is more combustible than oil.

Iran moves away from LNG.

36% of Qatari residents use tobacco.

Hubbly-bubbly on the rise.

Foreign Policy looks at how much the US has spent on defending oil supply.

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The Big Fella in Algiers.

Qatar Airways connecting to the Windy City.

Qatar Red Crescent sends aid to Pakistan.

Qatar doesn't plan on banning Blackberry, but will consider it if telecom providers or national security departments suggest it.

Hamad bin Jassim bin Jabor does not like the idea of the US bombing one of Qatar's neighbors.

Arabic children's books selling like hotcakes at Harrods.

JEM not interested in the Darfur peace talks starting on Monday in Doha.

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About $2.4 M worth of baby blue Al-Thani sports cars get booted outside Harrods.

Explosion on oil tanker in the Gulf may have US Central Command in Doha on high alert.

Phone numbers in Qatar lengthened to accommodate growth.

Qatar has invested $40 M in Australian agriculture this year.

The Big Fella kicks off a Lebanese tour.