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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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Ahmadinejad and the Big Fella chat about expanding Iran-Qatar ties.

A nice overview of Qatar's extraordinary boom notes that 1800 buildings are currently under construction in Doha.

Orphans enjoy iftar at the Ritz Ramadan tent courtesy of the Qatar Foundation.

Price of Qatar crude drops.

Is the Doha peace deal for Lebanon about to break?

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Huffington Post looks at Qatar's World Cup bid.

Archeologists putting a spotlight on Qatar.

As are American universities.

Qatar pioneers HIV research in Middle East/North Africa.

Qatar opens petrochemical facility in Lebanon.

Dispute over land value jeopardizes Cyprus-Qatar partnership project.

Jet fuel made with natural gas nets Qatar Airways an environmental accolade.

Presumably no natural gas in the airline's award-winning wines though.

Qatar Charity setting up vocational school in Yemen.

RasGas donates to program aimed at preserving Qatari traditions and heritage.

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The Big Fella talks with President Obama about "bilateral relations between the two countries and the latest developments in the region."

Nakilat's net profit down 7% in second quarter.

Industries Qatar stock climbs.

Qatar "very, very optimistic" about World Cup bid.

Footage of the Emir in southern Lebanon.

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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.