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Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim, Ahmadinejad meets with Ahmadinejad and says "It is clear for Qatar that the development of Iran's nuclear technology is no threat to the regional countries."

The Big Fella praised as "Emir of Resistance" in Lebanon.

Espionage case underscores Cairo-Doha tensions.

India's Petronet to buy some Qatari LNG next month.

Qatar seeks to improve its corporate responsibility standards.

Power problems over at the aluminum factory.

A report on Qatar Red Crescent's efforts in Pakistan.

American expat uses Qatar's blazing sun to bake cookies.

The Heir Apparent issues a decree "banning labourers from staying in groups in residential areas of families."

And a former American expat notes the tolerance he encountered in Qatar and his concerns about the damage that may be done by the Cordoba House political tempest.

Qatar Airways rep notes that if you walk the Qatari streets, "you’re safer than in Washington."

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Qatar employees see biggest pay raises in the Gulf.

Qatar Investment Authority partners with an Israeli conglomerate.

Nakilat accepts delivery of another Q-Max LNG tanker.

Qatar doubles education funding as they work to diversify economy.

One million man hours logged without injury at Dohaland construction.

WSJ looks at Iran's diminishing hopes of big LNG export riches.

Qatar Interior Ministry ramps up efforts "to catch beggars who take advantage of the holy month."

The Doha Marriott dabbles in water conservation.

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$300,000 horse headed to Qatar.

"Believe it or not, Qatar is a very serious contender" for the 2022 World Cup.

Qatar Charity assistance in flood-ravaged parts of Pakistan detailed.

The US-Qatar Business Council has a YouTube page.

Qatar growing less comfortable with this idea of men and women working out together.

Bahraini fisherman face Qatari justice.

The Big Fella's son Khalid is a drag racing hero in the US who knows "how to cope with pressure."

China can put down about 26 tanker's worth of LNG over a six month period. Coincidentally, that's exactly how many LNG tankers are idling in UAE waters.

BMW's priced to move in Qatar during Ramadan.

ExxonMobil may or may not still be working with Qatar Petroleum on a $6B petrochemical project.

An independent consumer protection agency in Qatar?

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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 walks on flower petals while greeted by thousands in south Lebanon.

Iranian press reports that he praised Hezbollah while he was there.

And he may yet meet with Nasrallah.

A Candy Brother "apologised unreservedly" to Qatari leadership for suing them over Chelsea Barracks.

Yemen looks forward to more Qatari assistance with the Houthi rebels.

Over 400,000 Facebook users in Qatar.

Qatar LNG processing capacity continues to grow.

Qatari banks report $824 M (3B QR) profits in second quarter despite "doubtful loans."

Qatari hotel occupancy in the first half of 2010 slightly higher than first half of 2009, and there will be 42 new hotels opened in Qatar by the end of this year.

Asian soccer chief on board with Qatar's World Cup bid.

Qatar Airways has an appetite for more airplanes.

Qatari Koran reciters fare well.

Rihanna concert in Doha this month.