10/13/2026
Qatar Charity (QC) has opened an office in Egypt as part of efforts to strengthen humanitarian and development cooperation between Qatari and Egyptian organizations.
The new office will provide a platform for coordinating humanitarian programs, exchanging expertise and developing partnerships to support vulnerable communities in Egypt and people affected by protracted crises in the region.
The office was inaugurated at an official ceremony in Cairo attended by Dr. Maya Morsy, Egypt’s Minister of Social Solidarity; Sheikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Jassim Al Thani, Chairman of Qatar Charity’s Board of Directors; and Sheikh Jassim bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Qatar’s Ambassador to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the League of Arab States.
Also present at the ceremony were members of Qatar Charity’s Board of Directors, the organization’s CEO, senior officials, Egyptian government representatives, and members of civil society organizations.
The opening of the office underscores the shared aspiration to strengthen cooperation between the two brotherly nations and foster more effective and sustainable humanitarian and development partnerships. Drawing on the experience of both Qatar Charity and Egyptian organizations, the office is expected to expand opportunities for joint action and enhance support for vulnerable communities.
The Cairo office is Qatar Charity’s 35th field office worldwide. The organization works in around 70 countries through its field offices and partnerships with UN agencies, international humanitarian organizations and local charitable associations.
Qatar Charity’s field offices enable it to assess needs, respond quickly to humanitarian emergencies, support sustainable development, and directly monitor projects. The offices also help strengthen cooperation with international organizations and local partners while ensuring alignment with the policies and plans of the countries in which Qatar Charity operates.
Chairman’s Remarks
In his keynote address at the ceremony, Sheikh Hamad bin Nasser bin Jassim Al Thani, Minister of State and Chairman of Qatar Charity’s Board of Directors, said: “We are pleased to witness the opening of Qatar Charity’s office in the Arab Republic of Egypt, a step that reflects the deep-rooted fraternal ties between Qatar and Egypt and further strengthens cooperation in the humanitarian and development fields. On this occasion, we extend our sincere gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Amir of the State of Qatar, for his continued support of humanitarian and charitable work, which has enabled it to advance its noble mission and expand its impact regionally and internationally. We also express our appreciation to President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt for the support, cooperation and facilitation provided to humanitarian and development initiatives, which have helped strengthen partnerships between charitable organizations in the two brotherly countries.”
He also expressed his appreciation to Dr. Maya Morsy, Egypt’s Minister of Social Solidarity, for attending the inauguration ceremony. He further thanked Sheikh Jassim bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Egypt and Permanent Representative to the League of Arab States, as well as members of the Qatari diplomatic mission, for their valuable efforts in supporting the establishment of the office and helping make this milestone possible.
He added: “The opening of this office, our 35th field office worldwide, marks an important strategic milestone in Qatar Charity’s efforts to expand its humanitarian and development impact and strengthen its presence close to the communities it serves. The office will provide a platform for building stronger partnerships with leading Egyptian humanitarian and development organizations and for leveraging shared expertise to support vulnerable groups in Egypt and people affected by protracted humanitarian crises elsewhere.
Through the new office, Qatar Charity plans to implement an integrated program of humanitarian, development and social welfare initiatives worth more than QR 36 million (US$10 million), reflecting its commitment to fostering effective development partnerships, supporting sustainable development, and expanding its positive humanitarian impact.”
The Chairman of Qatar Charity’s Board of Directors stressed that the opening of the office reflects the organization’s belief that the most effective humanitarian action is one that remains close to the communities it serves and is carried out alongside national institutions in line with the strategies of host countries.
For her part, Dr. Maya Morsy, Egypt’s Minister of Social Solidarity, said that the inauguration of Qatar Charity’s office in Egypt marks a new step toward expanding institutional, humanitarian and development cooperation between the two brotherly countries, building on the growing partnership fostered under the leadership of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
She expressed hope that the new office would further strengthen cooperation by bringing together shared expertise, capabilities and visions. Dr. Morsy noted that previous period had witnessed successful collaboration between Qatar Charity and Egyptian institutions, particularly in responding to humanitarian crises and supporting relief efforts. In this regard, she highlighted Egyptian-Qatari cooperation since October 2023 to help address urgent humanitarian needs in the Gaza Strip, in coordination with the relevant national mechanisms responsible for coordinating humanitarian assistance to Gaza.
Dr. Maya Morsy, Egypt’s Minister of Social Solidarity, stressed that this experience highlights the importance of integrating efforts and expertise among humanitarian institutions in both countries. She noted that social and humanitarian action becomes more effective when it is built on partnership, mutual trust, and the exchange of expertise, strengthening the ability to respond swiftly and reach people in need at the right time and place.
She added that the opening of Qatar Charity’s office carries significant institutional value, providing a new platform for communication and coordination and creating broader opportunities for closer, more consistent, and sustainable partnerships. Dr. Morsy noted that Egypt’s Ministry of Social Solidarity regards civil society organizations as key partners in social work, emphasizing that the strength of any organization lies not in a single institution but in its ability to bring different stakeholders together around a shared social and charitable purpose.
Dr. Maya Morsy also noted that Egypt’s Ministry of Social Solidarity welcomes all initiatives that strengthen cooperation between Egyptian and Arab organizations, particularly Qatar Charity, and create new opportunities for knowledge-sharing, capacity building, and partnership models based on professionalism and good governance. She stressed that growing humanitarian challenges make collaboration among institutions more important than ever, emphasizing that meaningful impact can only be achieved through the integration of expertise, resources, knowledge, capabilities, commitment, and collective action.
Concluding her remarks, Dr. Morsy expressed her aspiration to further strengthen cooperation between Egypt’s Ministry of Social Solidarity and Qatar Charity in the coming period. She said she hopes the new office will serve as a starting point for partnerships with Egyptian institutions and a natural extension of the strong ties between the two brotherly nations. Congratulating Qatar Charity on the opening of its office in Egypt, she wished its leadership and staff continued success and expressed confidence that the office would help make social and humanitarian action more impactful and sustainable.
The event included a presentation highlighting Qatar Charity’s achievements over nearly four decades of humanitarian work. At the end of the ceremony, Qatar Charity honored Dr. Maya Morsy, Egypt’s Minister of Social Solidarity, in recognition of her support for the inauguration of the organization’s new office in Egypt.
Achievements and Future Plans
Over the years, Qatar Charity has developed strong partnerships with several leading Egyptian institutions dedicated to supporting vulnerable communities. Since the beginning of 2026, the organization, through its partners in Egypt, has implemented 37 humanitarian and development projects, benefiting more than 277,000 people in Egypt and in countries affected by protracted crises, particularly Palestine, Sudan, and Yemen. Valued at over QR 12 million, the initiatives have focused on food security, healthcare, shelter, water and sanitation, and social welfare, and were delivered in partnership with prominent Egyptian humanitarian organizations.
During the inauguration ceremony, Qatar Charity unveiled a comprehensive plan for humanitarian, development, and social welfare programs through its Egypt office, valued at more than QR 36 million (US$10 million). The plan underscores the organization’s commitment to fostering effective development partnerships, advancing sustainable development, and reinforcing the values of humanitarian cooperation and solidarity.