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UNRWA thanks Qatar for ‘instrumental’ role in protecting education worldwide

Between 10 and 21 May 10 last year, a staggering 290 education facilities were damaged or destroyed in Palestine. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in…

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Qatar Charity donates $1.5 million in aid to Gaza

The Israeli blockade of Gaza has caused damage to its economy and resulted in the territory’s ‘de-development,’ according to the UN. The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees…

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Qatar says it won’t change its position on the Palestinian struggle for freedom

The Gulf state recently distributed financial aid to families in Gaza for the third time since Israel’s May attacks. Qatar reiterated its position vis-à-vis the illegal occupation of Palestine on…

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Qatar pledges millions to Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA amid financial crisis

The Gulf state pledged two multimillion dollar agreements to rescue the “only lifeline” for Palestinian refugees from a looming collapse. Qatar announced a $25 million funding agreement to United Nations…

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UNRWA chief in Qatar warns ‘only lifeline’ for Palestinian refugees faces collapse

UNRWA is a designated UN agency to provide aid for Palestinian refugees across the Middle East. The commissioner-general for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA), Philippe Lazzarini, arrived…

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The Round up

The Round Up 11 April 2021

Top stories on #TheRoundUp this Sunday: Qatar thanks Biden for Palestine aid Teachers raise concerns on Twitter Essential services exempt from 50% workforce capacity Ramadan crescent sighting?

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Qatar ‘thanks’ Biden for resuming US aid to Palestine

The Biden administration donated $15 million in aid to Palestinians last month as a move towards the resumption of aid to the occupied lands. Qatar welcomed the return of US…

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Biden’s resumption of Palestine aid and reversal of Trump policies

Former Us President Donald Trump gradually halted aid to Palestine in 2018 and shut down the Palestinian representative office in Washington. US President Joe Biden resumed humanitarian assistance to Palestine,…

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Culture
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Qatar’s EAA, UNESCO to ‘restore education’ in $10mn project to rebuild Beirut schools

UNESCO and Education Above All have teamed up to restore education institutions affected by the Beirut blast. A $10 million partnership between UNESCO and Education Above All Foundation (EAA) to…

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