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Qatar ‘an example’ to follow in balancing humanitarian response to global crises: UN official

The official has tapped into Afghanistan’s worsening situation and the Rohingya crisis. A United Nations official has praised Qatar’s role in balancing response to humanitarian crises globally, urging international communities…

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News

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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News

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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Qatar’s Ramadan aid helped around 2 million people globally

The aid included food necessities, Zakat money, and Eid clothes for those in need. Around two million vulnerable people in 32 different countries around the world benefited from Qatar Charity‘s…

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PSG becomes first club to build sports centres at refugee camps

The centres will work as sport libraries, providing access to sports kits and equipment to thousands of refugees. Thousands of refugees will get an opportunity to access more sports activities…

2 min

News

Syrian opposition official hails Qatar’s support for victims of conflict

Qatar’s refusal to normalise with Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad earned the country praise from officials for standing against injustice. The head of the National Commission on the Affairs of Detainees and…

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The Round up

The Round Up 20 April 2021

Top stories on #TheRoundUp this Tuesday: Iran nuclear deal talks move to drafting stage Qatar Charity pledges $1 million to UNHCR Studies reveal new information about Covid-19 infections, symptoms Qatari-owned…

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News

Qatar Charity pledges $1 million Ramadan contribution to UNHCR

Qatar Charity has announced a million dollar Ramadan contribution to the UNHCR to help families in Yemen, Jordan and Lebanon. As part of Qatar Charity’s (QC) campaign during the holy…

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