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Qatar to deploy 1,400 mobile homes to victims in Turkey as new quake hits

Doha’s foreign ministry said Qatar’s humanitarian aid to victims in both countries amounted to around QAR 253 million. Qatari authorities confirmed plans to deploy 1,400 mobile houses to Turkey for…

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Qatar Charity says two children it sponsored died in latest Malatya earthquake

Qatar was quick to provide Turkey with much-needed assistance following the catastrophe. Two children sponsored by Qatar Charity were killed during this week’s 5.6 magnitude earthquake in Malatya, Turkey, the…

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Qatar, Turkey join efforts to bolster human rights under new agreement

The latest memorandum further displays the strengthening of ties between Qatar and Turkey. Qatar and Turkey have joined efforts in addressing human rights issues under a new memorandum of understanding,…

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Qatar says all help ‘at Turkey’s disposal’ as earthquakes death toll surpasses 40,000

At least 35,418 people have been killed in Turkey and at least 5,800 casualties were reported in Syria. Qatar has doubled down on its commitment to assisting earthquake-stricken Turkey, saying…

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Qatar ‘an example’ to follow in balancing humanitarian response to global crises: UN official

The official has tapped into Afghanistan’s worsening situation and the Rohingya crisis. A United Nations official has praised Qatar’s role in balancing response to humanitarian crises globally, urging international communities…

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Three QRCS staff die during rescue operations in Syria, Turkey

The death toll has now surpassed 5,000 as rescue efforts continue. Three members of the Qatari Red Crescent (QRCS) died while on the field in Syria and Turkey, where two…

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Global community mobilises to assist earthquake-hit Turkey, Syria

Qatar has allocated 10,000 mobile homes to areas affected by earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. The international community has responded to the tragic earthquakes that struck Turkey and neighbouring Syria…

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Qatar sets up humanitarian air bridge as Turkey, Syria earthquake death toll mounts

Two earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria on Monday just 12 hours apart, destroying numerous buildings, leaving thousands dead and hundreds of thousand more without shelter. Qatar launched the first air…

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Qatar mobilises as second earthquake spikes death tolls in Turkey, Syria

A second large earthquake tore through Turkey and Syria less than 12 hours after the first disaster. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a phone call with…

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