Qatar’s ‘Street Child World Cup’ is unlike any other: CEO
The competition will continue to run until the finals on Saturday and is open to the public at Oxygen Park in Education City. The CEO and co-founder of Street Child…
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Qatari donor makes wish come true for young Syrian refugee
At least 6.7 million people are internally displaced in Syria. A young Syrian refugee whose New Year’s wish went viral has moved into her house in Idlib with the help…
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Qatar signs $8mn agreement with UN refugee agency
Qatar helped deliver aid provided by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees [UNHCR] to Afghanistan. Qatar Fund For development [QFFD] has signed an $8 million agreement with the UNHCR…
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‘We’ve lost a lot’: Afghan evacuees in Qatar look back on life they left behind
Qatar has been hosting thousands of Afghan and foreign evacuees since the beginning of the Taliban takeover on 15 August, with the number expected to rise as more evacuation operations…
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UN refugee chief commends Qatar for ‘dignified’ transit for Afghan evacuees
Qatar has worked with its international partners and the Taliban to facilitate the reopening of Kabul’s airport for civilian flights. UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi commended Qatar for…
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Pentagon working on improving ‘dire’ conditions for Afghans at US’ Al Udeid Air Base
Qatar has been praised on a global scale for its swift evacuation of Afghans in “the largest airlift of people in history”. The Pentagon is reportedly working on improving the…
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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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