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Morocco earthquake: Tragic aftermath unfolds as rescuers race against time

Following a devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Morocco, rescue efforts race against time to search for survivors and provide aid to the affected villages, with nearly 3,000 lives lost and…

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Somalia’s PM in Qatar to explore joint investment opportunities

Last year, the UN warned that more than 755,000 people have been internally displaced in Somalia because of the country’s severe drought. Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre landed in…

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Qatar provides aid to families affected by Typhoon Paeng in Philippines

At least 164 people died and 270 others were injured as a result of the typhoon. Qatar provided humanitarian aid to some 1,600 families affected by the deadly Typhoon Paeng,…

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Qatar Fund and WHO step up efforts to provide medical assistance to Afghanistan

At least 24 million people in Afghanistan are in need of humanitarian relief, out of which 22.1 million people require health assistance. Qatar is stepping up its efforts to provide…

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Qatar opens two health centres in rural Ghana

Over the past four years, Qatar Charity has established more than 30 health centers across Ghana, benefiting over 413,000 people. Qatar Charity has established two new health centres in Ghana’s…

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Qatar supports students in Afghanistan with 60 tonnes of educational material

At least 24 million people in Afghanistan are in need of humanitarian relief. Qatar sent nearly 60 tonnes of educational materials and food aid to Afghanistan on Tuesday as part…

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Qatar, Turkey to set up city for 70,000 displaced people in northern Syria

The Qatari entity stepped in after the tragic February earthquakes to provide Syrians in the north of the country with much-needed assistance. The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and Turkish…

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Qatar, Italy discuss aid to Syria following deadly earthquakes

A total of 55 health facilities in the affected area were either fully or partially damaged due to the earthquakes. Qatar and Italy discussed efforts to provide much-needed humanitarian aid…

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US praises Qatar’s ‘incredible generosity’ in assisting earthquake-hit Turkey, Syria

Turkey recorded at least 24,617 deaths as more than 4,500 casualties were reported in Syria. The United States has praised Qatar’s “incredible generosity” in providing much-needed aid to Turkey and…

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