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UNRWA spotlights Qatar’s ‘central role’ in supporting relief efforts for Palestine

The agency was established in 1949 in light of the forced dispossession of Palestinians by the Zionist state to make way for illegal Jewish settlers. The United Nations Relief and…

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Qatar steps in with $2.5 million to bolster UNRWA amid ‘chronic underfunding’ crisis

The agency previously called for the much-needed funding of $50-80 million to keep running until the end of the year. Qatar has stepped in to provide the United Nations agency…

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QRCS monitors WHO’s Covid-19 vaccine distribution in northern Syria

Since Covid-19’s outbreak in 2020, Qatar has provided aid to several nations to help the world grapple with the disease’s impact. Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is monitoring the distribution…

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Sudan thanks Qatar for relief response amid deadly flooding

More than 2,500 people have been displaced as a result of the disaster. Sudan praised urgent relief aid sent by Qatar on Sunday to Khartoum following disastrous floods and torrential…

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Qatar air bridge delivers urgent aid as Pakistan battles catastrophic floods

Damage from the massive floods in Pakistan is expected to cost over $10 billion. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif thanked the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani for Qatar’s assistance…

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UNRWA hails Qatar’s Al Khater as ‘great advocate’ for Palestinian refugees

Qatar’s ongoing support for Palestinians comes as part of its advocate support for Palestine as the Israeli occupation continues. The United Nations praised the role of Qatar’s Assistant Foreign Minister…

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Qatar Red Crescent launches annual ‘Warm Winter’ campaign

The winter season particularly affects refugees and displaced populations living in fragile camps. The Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) is set to provide much-needed aid to communities battling with the…

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Qatar Charity builds village for Somalis displaced by drought

The dry season Somalia has been witnessing is the worst in 40 years with more fears over a rise in famine and displacement. Qatar Charity laid the foundation stone of…

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Qatar, UNESCO step up efforts to provide global access to education

The latest agreement adds to key initiatives by Qatar to promote global and equal access to education. Qatar-based entities joined efforts with UNESCO on Monday to support the UN’s Transforming…

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