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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 up efforts to support education for Afghans in landmark scholarship project

Qatar has repeatedly called on the Taliban to grant all Afghan females their basic rights. Qatar is increasing its efforts in ensuring access to education among Afghan evacuees through the…

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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 helps 33,000 displaced people in Syria amid looming winter season

The total number of forcibly displaced people worldwide reached 89.3 million by the end of 2021. Qatar is now providing internally displaced persons (IDP) in northern Syria with much-needed aid…

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Qatar Fund launches project to restore historic Lebanese village market

Three quarters of Lebanon’s population have been pushed into poverty and are living under inflation as a result of the economic situation. Qatar launched a project to restore the old…

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Qatar Fund to rehabilitate power plant in Yemen’s Aden

Solar power became the main source of energy for many parts of Yemen, enabling hospitals and schools to continue to operate. The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) announced on Tuesday…

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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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Qatar’s donations to UN refugee agency ‘crucial’ for global emergency response

The Gulf state has donated $17.5 million to the humanitarian entity since the start of the year. Qatar is one of the top 10 donors for multi-year contributions to the…

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Qatar supports migrants worldwide alongside UN agency

The donation comes as part of the Gulf state’s continuous efforts to support disadvantaged communities. The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) is supporting the International Organization for Migration (IOM)’s humanitarian…

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