Translation: Abir Kopty – Freie Universität Berlin Subtitles: Jeida Elkersh – Freie Universität Berlin Introduction Dr. Mahmoud Galander, Associated Professor, Qatar University I talk about Qatar as a model for the Gulf states’ media systems. Qatar is a Gulf state. The political system is a monarchy. The ruling family is Al-Thani. And it has a constitution since 2004. The regime has 4 pillars: the emir, the government, the judiciary, the council, which is elected by the citizens. In the 2004 Qatari Constitution there are few articles related to the media system. Article 46 states the right of every citizen to…