Qatar signs QR2bn in global aid deals at Doha Forum

Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) has signed 18 development and humanitarian agreements worth more than QR 2.016 billion, committing support to programmes expected to benefit over 4.7 million people around the world.

The signings took place on the sidelines of the Doha Forum 2025 and span healthcare, education, infrastructure, food security, climate resilience and assistance for communities affected by conflict and natural disasters.

The ceremonies were attended by senior officials including HE Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al Thani, Chairperson of QFFD, HE Dr Maryam bint Ali bin Nasser Al Misnad, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Vice Chairperson of QFFD, HRH Princess Ghida Talal, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees of the King Hussein Cancer Foundation and Centre, and Bill Gates, Chair and Board Member of the Gates Foundation, alongside representatives from international partner organisations.

Qatar strengthens global humanitarian partnerships

The partnerships aim to strengthen multilateral cooperation and expand innovative financing mechanisms with global and regional institutions. Key partners include the Gates Foundation, the King Hussein Cancer Foundation, the Asian Development Bank, the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation, UNDP, WorldFish, the UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office, Amref Health Africa, the French Development Agency, Qatar Olympic Committee, Qatar Charity and Qatar Red Crescent.

Fahad Hamad Al Sulaiti, Director General of QFFD, said: “These partnerships underscore the State of Qatar’s unwavering commitment to confronting global development and humanitarian challenges through innovative, scalable, and forward-looking financing solutions. By harnessing QFFD’s diverse instruments, ranging from grants and concessional loans to catalytic capital, guarantees, and more, we are shaping a new model of sustainable, impact-driven cooperation. Our collaboration with international banks and leading global and local institutions further reinforces our strategic vision for the next five years and amplifies our collective ability to deliver meaningful, long-term change.”

As part of its presence at the Forum, QFFD hosted two high-level sessions. The first, titled “Empowering Africa’s Future: Addressing Regional Priorities for Economic Empowerment and Sustainable Growth,” focused on creating equitable economic opportunities and supporting long-term growth across the continent.

The second, “Innovative Financing for Development: Scaling Impact and Driving Inclusive, Sustainable Growth,” explored how new financing tools can accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals and strengthen resilience in vulnerable communities.

QFFD said the initiatives reflect Qatar’s commitment to international cooperation and align with the Doha Forum 2025 theme Justice in Action: From Promises to Progress, which focuses on building a more just and resilient global future.