Qatar and Saudi Arabia commit $89m to bolster Syria’s essential services
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Qatar and Saudi Arabia have unveiled a joint $89 million initiative to support vital public services in Syria, announced on the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York.
The funding, channelled through the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), aims to sustain critical government functions over a three-month period in the conflict-ravaged nation.
The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) and the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) will finance the payment of salaries for Syrian civil servants responsible for delivering essential services, such as healthcare, education, and public administration. The initiative seeks to strengthen social protection, promote stability, and support inclusive socio-economic recovery in a country grappling with the lingering effects of years of conflict and economic hardship.
Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development, underscored Saudi Arabia’s commitment to supporting Syria, stating: “This grant reflects the Kingdom’s dedication to fostering development in our brotherly nation of Syria. We are working closely with our partners to drive growth and progress.”
Fahad Hamad Al-Sulaiti, Director General of the Qatar Fund for Development, highlighted the broader significance of the effort: “This initiative embodies our shared commitment to building resilience and stability for the Syrian people. Supporting essential services is both a humanitarian imperative and a strategic investment in sustainable development and lasting peace.”
Syria’s Minister of Finance, Mohamad Yisr Barnieh, expressed gratitude for the support, noting: “This contribution from Qatar and Saudi Arabia sends a powerful message of solidarity, enabling us to sustain the salaries of civil servants who keep vital services running.”
Haoliang Xu, UNDP’s Acting Administrator, welcomed the funding, stating: “We are deeply grateful for the generosity of the Qatari and Saudi funds. This support addresses immediate needs while laying the foundation for Syria’s long-term recovery and development.”
The partnership between Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UNDP marks a rare instance of joint Gulf cooperation in Syria, reflecting a concerted push to alleviate humanitarian suffering and bolster institutional resilience in the war-torn country. (ILKHA)
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