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28 April 2024
On December 2, 2010, with eyes glued to the television screens and hearts racing in anticipation of Qatar’s and the United States’ decision to host the 2022 World Cup, FIFA announced Qatar’s victory. This announcement engulfed everyone present in Qatar, and shouts of joy rose in the streets of Doha in celebration of this honour, […]
23 June 2024
With every rotation of the Earth and every second the sun rises or sets here or there, millions of displaced people are ground down with their sad stories. An article published by Amnesty International on its website tells the story of Omar, a 12-year-old Syrian refugee stranded in Sweden while his family tried to flee […]
5 August 2024
Humans vary in their abilities compared to other creatures. Some surpass humans in speed, like the cheetah; others in vision, like the falcon; in the sense of smell, like the dog; in strength, like the elephant; in hearing, like the bat; in navigation, like fish; and in teamwork, like ants. Humans share with other creatures […]
19 August 2024
The loss of one or both parents is a significant upheaval in a child’s life, requiring the embrace of remaining relatives. Suppose this loss is compounded by intentional neglect or rejection from one or both parents. In that case, it becomes the responsibility of the wider community to provide that child with the support and […]
8 September 2024
Knowledge is considered a fundamental economic and strategic resource, as the skills and capabilities derived from it contribute to prosperity, improved living standards, and quality of life. More importantly, nations recognize that knowledge plays a key role in enhancing productivity both quantitatively and qualitatively, making them more advanced and competitive. Countries have thus activated what […]
25 September 2024
If a dispute arises between you and your neighbour over the boundaries of your property, there is no escape from going to court. But what happens if a border dispute arises between two neighbouring countries? Which court and what law can resolve this conflict? In the past, wars were the only solution. Still, after the […]
30 December 2024
It is said that a man wanted to buy a house from an old woman, but instead of selling it to him, she stipulated that he rent it from her for a monthly fee throughout her lifetime, after which it would become his property upon her death. The man agreed to this tempting offer, assuming […]
19 March 2025
Qatar has undergone multiple legislative developments in the regulation of advertisements, transitioning from simple laws governing billboards to comprehensive systems that include digital advertisements and commemorative structures. Legislators responded to the economic and urban transformations in the country, as well as major events it hosted, such as the 2022 FIFA World Cup. This evolution shifted […]
26 February 2025
The Doha International Family Institute conducted a study titled The State of Marriage in the Arab World in 2019, addressing the issue of marriage age and its legal and social implications in the Gulf countries. The study highlighted a clear preference for early marriage, particularly for girls, where the typical marriage age ranged between 14 […]
3 June 2025
Allowing freedom of belief is a logical and inevitable choice—any alternative is an invitation to hypocrisy. Religious belief is an internal act of the heart that no one can control. Alignment between one’s inner convictions and outward expression enables personal balance and protects society from covert, conspiratorial behavior. Historically, secretive belief systems have only emerged […]
5 May 2025
Among the verses of poetry often recited by Arabs is the proverb:“He who shows kindness to those undeserving of it, shall meet the fate of the protector of Umm ‘Amir.”But what is the story behind Umm ‘Amir? It is said that a group of Arabs went hunting one day, and while in pursuit, they came […]
23 June 2025
From the very first moments of the Iranian Revolution’s victory, the path was not paved with roses. It faced numerous attacks — some economic, others military — but the most persistent and dangerous has been the continuous media assault from the West and its allies, aimed at casting doubt on the core changes brought about […]
12 June 2025
I recently read a book titled The History of Law in the State of Qatar (2024), authored by a group of law professors. What particularly captured my attention was the second section of the first chapter, which focused on the legal and customary systems before Islam. It revealed to me the features of a deeply […]
21 July 2025
The term “civil marriage” sparks wide controversy in Arab societies, particularly when raised in a culturally and religiously conservative context, where the institution of marriage is viewed as a legitimate bond with religious, social, and legal dimensions. In contrast, other countries adopt different models of marriage, based on a civil contract regulated by the state, […]
30 July 2025
The materialist view of the body sees it as just another asset owned by the individual, which entitles its owner to destroy it—to end their life with the help of a medical community that is supposed to save lives—under what is called euthanasia. It also entitles the individual to donate an organ, to change their […]
10 September 2025
When we hear the phrase child labor, the immediate image that comes to mind is that of a miserable child toiling in a dark factory or a dust-filled mine, shocking the world with his frailty as he carries weights far beyond his strength. This tragic, painful image prompts us to raise our voices in rejection, […]
1 March 2026
Qays ibn al-Mulawwah, one of the most famous poets of the Umayyad era, said of Layla al-‘Amiriyya: “I became attached to Layla while she still wore her amulets,and no shape of her breast had yet appeared to her peers.” Should these verses be considered mere love poetry, or a crime of harassment against Layla? Legally, […]
12 November 2025
Usually, when the term company assets is mentioned, people tend to think of buildings, equipment, and machinery. However, what many overlook is the human element, which some may mistakenly believe is easily replaceable. For this reason, employee development remains a major priority — both professionally and behaviorally. Here, management sciences, psychology, objective evaluation standards, and […]