This vital Qatari initiative comes as part of an agreement signed by the Qatar Fund for Development with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources of Jordan, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme to provide operational support if and when needed.

The initiative will provide reliable electricity supply, generating power from 400 megawatts of electricity daily and gradually increase production at the Deir Ali power plant in Syria. The electricity will be distributed to several Syrian cities, including Damascus, Rif Dimashq, As Suwayda, Daraa, Al Qunaitra, Homs, Hama, Tartus, Latakia, Aleppo, and Deir ez-Zur, contributing to the improvement of basic services and enhancing the stability of affected communities.

In this context, Mr. Fahad bin Hamad Al-Sulaiti, the Director General of the Qatar Fund for Development, emphasized the importance of this collaboration in supporting sustainable development and enhancing regional solidarity. He stated, “This initiative represents an important step towards meeting Syria’s electricity needs and reflects a shared commitment among all parties to work collectively for the benefit of the region. The State of Qatar, through the fund will continue to support the brotherly Syrian people, respond to their urgent needs, and strengthen their resilience to ensure a stable and prosperous future.”

This initiative reflects the State of Qatar’s steadfast commitment and continuous support to the brotherly Syrian people in humanitarian and relief fields, contributing to recovery and reconstruction efforts, and ensuring the provision of essential services to achieve a more stable and prosperous future for all.

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Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) holds a High Committee meeting with the Turkish Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) to start the development of an integrated city in North Syria to benefit the Syrian refugees.

The city will include 5,000 apartments and public facilities that includes a mosque, a market, elementary school, high school and a health center. It will also include the development of the city’s infrastructure such as paved roads, open spaces, gardens, an electricity network and water tanks.

Earlier this year, QFFD signed an agreement with AFAD in cooperation with the Decent Living Association to develop the project to benefit 50,000 Syrian refugees.

The collaboration between QFFD and AFAD is a part of the Fund’s priorities and efforts to support the Syrian people and enhance their livelihoods.

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In response to the crucial need, Qatar Fund for Development signed an agreement with IOM to target 11 informal IDPs sites with camp infrastructure upgrades as a flood mitigation response.

Where the project will not target only preventing flooding, improving the accessibility through road and pathway repairs, and providing basic infrastructure works. But also Improves the living conditions and access for IDPs living in informal settlements in north-west Syria.

“Every winter, heavy rain and flooding cause widespread damage and exacerbate the humanitarian needs of IDPs across Syria.  As such, this winterization agreement will enable us to ensure that life-saving flood response is secured in northwest Syria across various informal IDP sites as a flood mitigation response.” Said Mr. Misfer Al-Shahwani, Deputy Director General of projects, Qatar Fund for Development

 “IOM is delighted to sign this agreement with QFFD – a first worldwide – and wishes to thank QFFD for their generous support to IOM’s humanitarian response activities in Syria.” Said  Jeffrey Labovitz, Director for the Department of Operations & Emergencies (DOE) in IOM

“IOM Qatar is committed to supporting the efforts of the Qatari Government in delivering humanitarian assistance to those who need it most. Today, it brings us much joy and pride to be part of this tremendous endeavor and to see the first tangible results of this fruitful partnership as we celebrate our first anniversary in the country.” Said Iman Ereiqat, Chief of Mission for IOM Qatar

 “Thanks to the generous support of the Qatar Fund for Development, IOM’s humanitarian activities will fill a critical need in improving living conditions for over 18,000 internally displaced persons in northwest Syria. This support comes at a crucial time ahead of the winter season when displaced families face harsh weather conditions.”  Said  Gerard Waite, Chief of Mission for IOM Turkey.

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At Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) we are committed to support entrepreneurs and considering Small and medium size enterprise’s (SMEs) capacity to drive economic growth and job creation. In 2013, QFFD  responded to the soaring unemployment rates in Tunisia and support its economic development through entrepreneurships and technology with an endowment of US$ 97 million.

QFFD worked with seven partners, through which support was provided to entrepreneurs and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) by implementing programs focused on improving access to finance and increasing capacity building. Micro and small finance loans were provided to empower entrepreneurs, and an integrated technology hub was launched to offer technical and financial support to entrepreneurs and innovative startups.

We set the ambitious target of creating 100,000 direct and indirect jobs. Midway through the program, QFFD has supported creations of 72,866 direct and indirect jobs. The fund aims to provide 100,000 job opportunities for the Tunisian youth by the end of 2021.

The partnership of QFFD aims to enhance youth empowerment in entrepreneurship projects that will insure the individual’s economic sustainability. Sustainable youth entrepreneurship is the main channel through which economic independence can be pursued.

The beneficiaries of the youth empowerment projects testified their success, sharing her story Naima Jebali who worked in market gardening and beekeeping said “I carried out a study for the creation of an agricultural project in the rural area of El Fahs. I started my project with fairly simple means, but now thanks to my olive tree market gardening activity which marked my beginnings, my project has been twice rewarded with medals and trophies, being elected best totally organic virgin olive oil without additives in the twenty-four governorates of Tunisia.”

Another successful entrepreneur is Mariem Aliét. With the financial and technincal support she recieved from QFFD’s partnership with Zitouna Tamkeen she was able to open a well equipped coffee shop with the best equipments in the local market offering a modern service to the local community. In addition to generating more jobs opportunuties for the community.

The efforts at QFFD to support youth empowerment is a continues effort. The successful outcomes of this project indicate that with the support of partners across the world and the commitment and determination of the youth, financial independence and stability can be obtained to various communities.

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Qatar Fund for Development inaugurates the “Qatar Mosque” as part of the Rawabi City project in Palestine

Qatar Fund for Development inaugurated the Qatar Mosque in the Rawabi city project in Palestine in the presence of the Palestinian Prime Minister His Excellency Dr. Muhammad Shtayyeh and a delegation from the State of Qatar headed by His Excellency Mr. Khalifa bin Jassim Al-Kuwari, Director General of Qatar Fund for Development, and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Bayti Real Estate Investment Company, which owns the project. The founding partner is the Palestinian businessman Mr. Bashar Al-Masry and the Mufti of Jerusalem Sheikh Muhammad Ahmad Hussein, in addition to important VIP’s from the Palestinian community.

The mosque was built on a total area of about 8,400 square meters, and the capacity of the mosque is estimated at about 3,000 worshipers, including one prayer room for men and another for women, in addition to a multi-use hall and various facilities. By opening the mosque, it will contribute to meeting the residents of the city and will play a fundamental role in reviving the city and neighboring villages, especially in important religious events.

It is worth noting that Qatar Mosque is part of the first phase of the project, with a total of 6 residential neighborhoods, which provide about 2000 housing units in addition to various office spaces and a commercial market with more than 100 brands. The project also includes various public facilities such as Rawabi Academy, the Grand Roman Amphitheater and public parks.

Rawabi is the only integrated city in the West Bank, as it was established in 2007. The city has also contributed to providing direct job opportunities for more than 800 Palestinian employees working to develop this vital project in addition to about 10,000 indirect job opportunities. The project also contributed to providing high-end housing units for people with income. The Mediterranean, in a modern style, contains all the important amenities for its residents.

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This meeting aims to enhance coordination and increase the effectiveness of development interventions. During the meeting, views were exchanged on a number of axes related to policies and operations, information on the funds provided to each of the group members, a review of the status of some countries and projects of a special nature, and the relationship of the group with regional financial institutions and international.

 “Qatar Fund for Development is pleased to host the 87th meeting of the Arab Coordination Group for the first time in Doha virtually, to discuss issues of common interest in the development and humanitarian sector.” Said Mr. Misfer Al-Shahwani, Deputy Director General of Projects at QFFD,

“It has become increasingly urgent to address international development challenges that threaten not only disastrous consequences for societies around the world, but also undermine the development achievements made so far,” Added Mr. Al-Shahwani

“The Coordination Group institutions strive to continue their joint efforts to support economic and social development in partner countries, especially during the current global crisis brought on by the COVID 19 pandemic. Despite the pandemic, the Coordination Group have continued their meetings, which resulted in the release of a joint statement in which the Coordination Group pledged to allocate ten billion US dollars to assist developing countries in their immediate response and efforts aimed at achieving economic recover.” Said Mr. Azzeddine Bouchelaghem, Secretariat of the Arab Coordination Group

The meeting will be attended by Qatar Fund for Development, the Islamic Development Bank, Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, the OPEC Fund for International Development, Saudi Fund for Development, Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development, Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa, and the Arab Gulf Program for Development the Arab Monetary Fund and the Iraqi Fund for External Development.

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Partnering with the QFFD, UN-Habitat will contribute to the social and economic recovery of conflict-affected areas by developing and implementing an effective debris management strategy and the removal of debris. Apart from being a threat to health, the waste also affects economic recovery and delays the return of displaced people.

The project includes a hazard waste removal and safe disposal component, carried out by experts, which will benefit residents of affected areas. In addition there is a training component for young people who will work on recycling, and reuse of debris from damaged buildings, which will be reused to rehabilitate and reconstruct other houses.

The Deputy Director General of Projects Development at QFFD,  Misfer bin Hamad Al-Shahwani stated: “ The crisis in Yemen has created many intractable problems that need long-term development solutions. We are proud of this strategic cooperation with UN-Habitat, as this agreement will contribute to creating a healthy clean environment, improve livelihoods and help internally displaced persons.”

The Head of UN-Habitat’s Yemen Office Wael Al-Ashhab said there were huge amounts of debris and hazardous waste created by the fighting. 

“This project will improve the living conditions of the host community and the internally displaced in Sa’ada City and improve the overall environment of the city,” he said.

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In accordance with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, The Emir of the State of Qatar

Qatar Fund for Development attends the school reopening ceremony in the Italian city of Macerata

This project will ensure children in Macerata have access to education and the resumption of education services

Continuing the directives of His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, The Emir of the State of Qatar, Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) witnessed the reopening ceremony of the school

complex in Macerata after the destruction caused by the 2016 earthquake in Italy.

Where the events were attended by a high level delegation from QFFD, headed by His Excellency Khalifa bin Jassim Al-Kuwari, Director General of QFFD. In addition to His Excellency Ambassador Abdulaziz Ahmed Almalki, ambassador of the State of Qatar in Rome.

Last year, QFFD witnessed the stone laying ceremony of the foundation of the school. This project as part from a Memorandum of Understanding that the Fund signed with the Italian government through which 5.6 million euros were donated for the reconstruction of the areas affected by the earthquake.

The school complex includes several basic facilities, including a nursery, primary and secondary schools, as well as a gymnasium. The complex was built on an area of 24,000 square meters.

This project will ensure that the right to education of the children of Macerata is preserved and the educational services are resumed. This project will restore the hope and confidence of the people who were victims of the earthquake misfortune. The aim of this celebration is to ensure that every child have an access to education services. This step is ones of the steps that leads to achieve the sustainable development goals.

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Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) participated in a ceremony held by the Somali Federal Republic to initiate the rehabilitation project of the Diplomatic Institute. The ceremony was attended by HE Ahmed Eissa Awad, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, with the participation of Qatar’s Ambassador to Somalia, Hassan bin Hamza Hashim. He also attended the ceremony, as well as ministers, parliamentarians and ambassadors accredited to Somalia. In addition to the Chairman and members of the Parliamentary Friendship Committee of Somalia.

In this context, HE Ahmed Issa Awad, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Somali Republic, delivered a speech praising the Qatari government’s continuous support to Somalia. He pointed out that the opening of this institute represents a qualitative addition to the Somali diplomatic activity through the training of diplomatic cadres at the ministry in cooperation with brotherly and friendly countries.

The renovation works included the rehabilitation of the entire building from the facades, units and interior halls, as well as the improvement of the infrastructure of the project as well as the extension of public and private facilities for the project. In addition to the rehabilitation of the Prime Minister’s Building, the Ministry of Planning, Investment and Economic Development, and the Mogadishu Municipality building

It is worth mentioning QFFD is currently implementing a range of different development projects in Somalia , where the work is underway on the construction of the 90-kilometer Mogadishu-Jowhar road and the 22-kilometer Mogadishu Afgoye road.

The project aims to contribute to the support of the Somali brothers through the contribution and support of the State of Qatar to the Somali government through the establishment of headquarters and state institutions to strengthen the efforts of the Somali government in the stability and economic development. This is part of the ongoing efforts of the State of Qatar to empower developing countries and bring them to stability and prosperity in order to achieve peace and justice.

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