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News

Qatar and Egypt agree on mechanism to send building materials to Gaza

The two nations have reached a deal allowing Doha to supply fuel and building materials to the besieged Gaza Strip. Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has revealed that Qatar…

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Opinion

OPINION: Could Qatar be Lebanon’s last hope?

Lebanon is now grappling with its worst economic crisis in years, which worsened after the coronavirus outbreak as well as the deadly explosion at the Beirut port, writes Dr Ali…

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Qatar Charity, Jordan sign QAR 10 million deal to provide Covid-19 vaccines

Jordan was one of the world’s first countries to vaccinate refugees. Qatar Charity and Jordan signed an agreement on Sunday to provide the Hashemite kingdom with a QAR 10 million…

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News

Qatar ‘requests US protection’ to transfer aid to Gaza: reports

Qatar-funded fuel entered the Gaza Strip last week to power the city’s only electricity station for the first time since the May ceasefire. Qatar has allegedly refused to resume the…

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DN Special Reports

How QRCS powers through airstrikes and pandemics to deliver essential humanitarian aid

The organisation’s building in Gaza was bombed during an 11-day Israeli offensive in which at least 250 Palestinians were killed. June 23rd marks the UN Public Service day, which aims…

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News

QRCS houses displaced Yemenis in 224 shelter units

Qatar Red Crescent Society has constructed shelters across five different villages for displaced peoples in Yemen. Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has completed a project of 224 housing units to…

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Qatar launches major Covid-19 vaccination drive for refugees worldwide

The Gulf state will be joining countries who vaccinated refugees, including Jordan and Nepal. Qatar has announced a major $100 million initiative to vaccinate more than three million refugees and…

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Qatar pledges another $100 million in humanitarian aid to Syria

Qatar adds to some $2 billion in humanitarian aid that has been donated to Syrians since the start of the 2011 crisis. Qatar said it will continue supporting international efforts…

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Qatar announces multi-million dollar aid plan for besieged Gaza Strip

The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has directed to provide a $360 million financial grant to the besieged Palestinian city. Some $360 million in Qatari financial assistance will…

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