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Qatar Tribune
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
QFFD advances global humanitarian efforts with deals worth QR1.92 billion
Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has signed 16 strategic agreements worth QR1.92 billion to support a wide range of humanitarian and development initiatives for more than 17 million individuals worldwide. The signing ceremony was attended by Chairman of the Board of Directors of QFFD HE Sheikh Thani bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors of QFFD HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security of the Republic of Sierra Leone HE Dr Theresa Tenneh Dick, a number of officials from Bosnia and Herzegovina, representatives of a number of embassies in the State of Qatar, and representatives of United Nations organizations. The signing ceremony marked a major milestone in the State's global efforts to promote sustainable development and humanitarian aid initiatives. On the occasion, Al Misnad said: "What the State of Qatar is doing today through the Qatar Development Fund is not just an international commitment, but rather a reflection of our deep human values. We believe that investing in people is a real investment, and these agreements represent a concrete step towards building more stable and just societies and changing the lives of millions for the better. Qatar will remain an active partner in the global development process, placing people at the heart of its priorities." At this signing ceremony, the QFFD signed with prominent local partners such as Qatar Foundation in partnership with the American University of Afghanistan in Qatar, Qatar Charity, Education Above All Foundation, and Qatar Red Crescent. International agreements were signed with the governments of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Sierra Leone, and the announcement of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Republic of Rwanda was made. With Qatar Charity, four agreements were signed targeting 1,307,292 beneficiaries that included a grant agreement for emergency assistance following the flood crisis in the Republic of Niger, a grant agreement to support healthcare services at Bab Al-Hawa Hospital in the Syrian Arab Republic, a grant for Rohingya refugees in the Federation of Malaysia, an agreement for the first response project to emergency cases in the northern parts of the Syrian Arab Republic. With Education Above All Foundation, QFFD signed two agreements targeting more than 15 million children and youth that included a Strategic Framework Agreement and a grant agreement to support a scholarship program for Afghan students. With Qatar Red Crescent, six agreements were signed targeting more than 294,487 beneficiaries, including a grant agreement for emergency support to the White Helmets' new phase for the Syrian Arab Republic, a project agreement to support the cardiac center at Indira Gandhi Children's Hospital in the capital of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Kabul, a grant agreement for humanitarian aid in the Syrian Arab Republic, a grant agreement to support the expansion of the children's playground at the Qatari clinics in Zaatari camp in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, a grant agreement for the "Good Caravan" project for children and adults in the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, and a grant agreement for emergency relief following the fire tragedy at the central local market in the Gabu region in Guinea-Bissau to support affected individuals and meet their basic humanitarian needs. Additionally, an agreement for the temporary hosting of the American University of Afghanistan in Qatar, in collaboration with Qatar Foundation, with the aim of benefitting 73 students, has been signed. For Government-Level memoranda, QFFD has managed to sign a memorandum of understanding regarding the rehabilitation of water networks in three municipalities with Bosnia and Herzegovina that is set to benefit 6,000 beneficiaries, a memorandum of understanding to support the national "Zero-Out-of-School Children" programme in Rwanda to benefit 177,119 child, and a memorandum of understanding in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security for the African Multiplication Initiative in Sierra Leone to benefit 530,152 beneficiaries. This latest round of agreements reflects the QFFD's ongoing commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advancing the Qatar National Vision 2030. It also reinforces the State's dedication to sharing its development expertise with vulnerable communities worldwide.
Qatar Tribune
23-07-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
QFFD advances global humanitarian efforts with deals worth QR1.92 bn
Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has signed 16 strategic agreements worth QR 1.92 billion to support a wide range of humanitarian and development initiatives for more than 17 million individuals worldwide. The signing ceremony was attended by Chairman of the Board of Directors of QFFD HE Sheikh Thani bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Vice Chairperson of the Board of Directors of QFFD HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security of the Republic of Sierra Leone HE Dr Theresa Tenneh Dick, a number of officials from Bosnia and Herzegovina. On the occasion, Al Misnad said: 'What the State of Qatar is doing today through the Qatar Development Fund is not just an international commitment, but rather a reflection of our deep human values. We believe that investing in people is a real investment, and these agreements represent a concrete step towards building more stable and just societies and changing the lives of millions for the better. Qatar will remain an active partner in the global development process, placing people at the heart of its priorities.' (QNA) page 16
Qatar Tribune
23-07-2025
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
QFFD signs deals worth QR1.92 billion to support humanitarian, development drives across world
QNA Doha Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has signed 16 strategic agreements worth QR1.92 billion to support a wide range of humanitarian and development initiatives for more than 17 million individuals worldwide. The signing ceremony was attended by Chairman of the Board of Directors of QFFD HE Sheikh Thani bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Directors of QFFD HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Food Security of Sierra Leone Dr. Theresa Tenneh Dick, a number of officials from Bosnia and Herzegovina, representatives of a number of embassies in Qatar, and representatives of United Nations organisations. The signing ceremony marked a major milestone in the State's global efforts to promote sustainable development and humanitarian aid initiatives. Al Misnad said, 'What Qatar is doing today through the Qatar Development Fund is not just an international commitment, but rather a reflection of our deep human values. We believe that investing in people is a real investment, and these agreements represent a concrete step towards building more stable and just societies and changing the lives of millions for the better. Qatar will remain an active partner in the global development process, placing people at the heart of its priorities.' At the ceremony, the Fund signed deals with prominent local partners such as Qatar Foundation in partnership with the American University of Afghanistan in Qatar, Qatar Charity, Education Above All Foundation, and Qatar Red Crescent Society. International agreements were signed with the governments of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Sierra Leone, and the announcement of a memorandum of understanding with Rwanda was made. With Qatar Charity, four agreements were signed targeting 1,307,292 beneficiaries that included a grant agreement for emergency assistance following the flood crisis in the Republic of Niger, a grant agreement to support healthcare services at Bab Al-Hawa Hospital in Syria, a grant for Rohingya refugees in Malaysia, an agreement for the first response project to emergency cases in the northern parts of Syria. With Education Above All Foundation, QFFD signed two agreements targeting more than 15 million children and youth that included a Strategic Framework Agreement and a grant agreement to support a scholarship programme for Afghan students. With Qatar Red Crescent Society, six agreements were signed targeting more than 294,487 beneficiaries, including a grant agreement for emergency support to the White Helmets' new phase for Syria, a project agreement to support the cardiac centre at Indira Gandhi Children's Hospital in the capital of Afghanistan, Kabul, a grant agreement for humanitarian aid in Syria, a grant agreement to support the expansion of the children's playground at the Qatari clinics in Zaatari camp in Jordan, a grant agreement for the 'Good Caravan' project for children and adults in Guyana, and a grant agreement for emergency relief following the fire tragedy at the central local market in the Gabu region in Guinea-Bissau to support affected individuals and meet their basic humanitarian needs. Additionally, an agreement for the temporary hosting of the American University of Afghanistan in Qatar, in collaboration with Qatar Foundation, with the aim of benefitting 73 students, has been signed. For Government-Level memoranda, QFFD has signed a memorandum of understanding regarding the rehabilitation of water networks in three municipalities with Bosnia and Herzegovina that is set to benefit 6,000 beneficiaries, a memorandum of understanding to support the national 'Zero-Out-of-School Children' programme in Rwanda to benefit 177,119 child, and a memorandum of understanding in partnership with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security for the African Multiplication Initiative in Sierra Leone to benefit 530,152 beneficiaries. This latest round of agreements reflects the QFFD's ongoing commitment to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and advancing the Qatar National Vision 2030. It also reinforces the State's dedication to sharing its development expertise with vulnerable communities worldwide.
Qatar Tribune
01-07-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar affirms unwavering commitment to support LDCs
QNA Seville Qatar has affirmed that it will spare no effort in fulfilling its duty to support the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) through enhanced international cooperation, based on its policy of partnership and collaboration. This came in Qatar's statement delivered by Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad at the High-Level Meeting for the Least Developed Countries, held on the sidelines of the Fourth International Conference on Financing For Development (FFD4), attended by Prime Minister of Nepal and Chair of the LDC Group K.P. Sharma, and UN Under-Secretary-General and High Representative for the LDCs, Landlocked Developing Countries, and Small Island Developing States Rabab Fatima. The Minister of State for International Cooperation said that Qatar is proud to co-lead the Group of Friends of the LDCs alongside Turkiye and Belgium. She noted that the group works to advance international and regional efforts aimed at supporting the LDCs in implementing the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals, and in addressing the development challenges they face through the implementation of the Doha Programme of Action, in coordination with the LDC Group, development partners, and the United Nations. She pointed out that the international community has reaffirmed its commitment to continue implementing the Doha Programme of Action for the LDCs, as stated in the outcome document of the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, known as the Seville Commitment. The document called on member states, the United Nations and relevant international organisations, international financial institutions, multilateral development banks, and development partners to continue supporting LDCs in achieving sustainable development. This includes implementing the Doha Programme of Action, integrating LDCs into the global trading system, enhancing their infrastructure, especially digital infrastructure, removing barriers to market access, supporting the UN Technology Facilitation Mechanism and the UN Technology Bank for LDCs, facilitating access to finance, and fulfilling commitments related to Official Development Assistance (ODA). Al Misnad added that Qatar is proud of its leading role in implementing the Doha Programme of Action for the LDCs, in partnership with the UN Office of the High Representative for the LDCs and other specialised agencies, stressing that Qatar pledged, during the Fifth United Nations Conference on the LDCs hosted in Doha in March 2023, under the guidance of the Amir His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, to provide a financial contribution totaling $60 million to support the implementation of the Doha Programme of Action, its intended outcomes, and capacity-building for resilience. She explained that preparations are currently underway to hold a high-level meeting in Doha at the end of this year on promoting sustainable graduation for countries exiting the LDC category, benefiting from partner support and best practices, adding that Qatar will host the high-level midterm review meeting of the Doha Programme of Action to assess progress, address challenges, and work toward full implementation of the programme through 2031.
Qatar Tribune
30-06-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Qatar participates in FfD4 opening session
The State of Qatar participated in the high-level opening session of the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (FfD4) currently taking place in Seville in the Kingdom of Spain. Qatar's delegation to the session was headed by Minister of State for International Cooperation HE Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad. The conference is a follow up on the United Nations' (UN) process on financing for development by reinforcing the agreements and commitments of the three previous international conferences. The first conference was held in Monterrey, Mexico, in 2002 where fundamental principles for development financing were established. (QNA) page 2
