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Qatar Charity and the Arabian Medical Relief (AMR) Complete the Third Phase of the Mobile Clinic Project in Jordan

As part of their ongoing efforts to improve access to healthcare services worldwide, Qatar Charity and the Arab Medical Relief Society in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan conducted the third medical campaign within the Mobile Clinic Project for Chronic Diseases. The campaign included five days of field medical services provided by the mobile clinic, with one day dedicated to each targeted area. The campaign covered the following areas: Ghor Al-Mazra'a/Al-Ma'moura, Wadi Musa/Dalaqa, Mreiga/Al-Qasmiya, Hawd Al-Disi/Al-Tuwaisa, and Wadi Araba/Qariqra. Medical Services The campaign provided comprehensive medical services, including reception, registration, triage, a family medicine clinic, and a pharmacy. It also included measuring vital signs, reviewing patients' medical histories, and utilizing available tests to enhance the accuracy of assessments. Blood pressure monitors were also provided to those in need, aligning with the project's objectives of supporting patients with chronic diseases in underserved areas of southern Jordan. During the campaign, medical teams were able to conduct routine checkups, examine 187 patients, and provide appropriate treatment interventions based on the assessment of each case. In this context, Mr. Saleh bin Mohammed Al-Marri, General Supervisor of Qatar Charity's office in Jordan, affirmed that these projects stem from Qatar Charity's firm belief in every person's right to comprehensive healthcare. He pointed out that access to basic medical services is not a luxury, but a fundamental human right. Dr. Bashir Al-Qasir, Executive Director of the Arabian Medical Relief (AMR), expressed the Society's appreciation for its ongoing partnership with Qatar Charity, which contributes to enhancing the Society's ability to reach the most vulnerable areas and provide quality healthcare services to patients with chronic diseases. This aligns with the project's objectives and serves local communities in southern Jordan. This project embodies Qatar Charity's mission to achieve a dignified life for all by promoting access to basic healthcare services and improving the quality of medical care provided to patients with chronic diseases in southern Jordan. More than 600 free prescriptions were provided to a total of 250 patients examined throughout the project's phases. It is worth noting that Qatar Charity's office in Jordan has been operating since 2021 in partnership with the Jordanian government and civil society organizations. It provides a range of services, including social welfare programs such as sponsoring orphans and vulnerable families, relief services for those affected by humanitarian crises, and economic empowerment programs, among others, all aimed at assisting those in need within the Kingdom. This project is part of the Arabian Medical Relief ongoing efforts to enhance access to essential healthcare services in Jordan, particularly in the most underserved areas. Society reaffirms its continued commitment to providing comprehensive, high-quality healthcare to the most vulnerable groups through innovative medical and humanitarian programs and projects in partnership with supporting organizations and local and international institutions. This commitment contributes to improving quality of life and ensuring everyone's right to access healthcare.

18/01/2026

Qatar Charity delivers urgent cholera response in Yemen
Backed by generous donors, Qatar Charity (QC) has completed an urgent three‑month humanitarian intervention in Yemen, supplying essential medicines, IV fluids, and medical consumables amid a fast‑spreading cholera outbreak. The project supported 13 health facilities across Hudaydah, Hajjah, Taiz, and Aden, reaching around 48,000 people, including displaced families and host communities. The intervention came after urgent appeal from local health offices following the registration of more than 253,000 suspected cholera cases and 672 deaths by 2024, alongside rising measles, diphtheria, and dengue infections. Field data from the first half of 2025 recorded thousands of new cases across the targeted governorates, with variations in both confirmed infections and reported fatalities. Dr. Fouad Al-Haddad, Director General of the Republican Hospital in Taiz, said the support provided crucial relief for the facility, the city’s primary referral center for acute watery diarrhea cases, praising Qatar Charity and Qatar’s donors for their timely assistance. Similarly, Dr. Sami Al‑Sharabi, Director of the Yemeni Swedish Hospital for Mother and Child in Taiz, confirmed that life‑saving medicines delivered through the project enabled the team to treat vulnerable children at a critical time. He called for continued assistance in light of the pressing needs. Among the beneficiaries was the mother of a child named Abdullah, who expressed deep gratitude, noting that the medicines arrived just as she was unable to afford treatment—saving her son’s life and offering hope to thousands of families facing similar hardship.
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Launch of a new global branch for sponsored orphans, "Rofaqa"
In a significant step reflecting the State of Qatar's vision of supporting the Holy Quran and promoting its spiritual and educational message worldwide, the Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Holy Quran Competition, under the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, in cooperation with Qatar Charity, announced the launch of a new branch of the competition called 'Rofaqa,' specifically for orphans sponsored by Qatar Charity in various countries around the world. This new branch embodies an advanced model of national partnerships between the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, represented by the competition, and Qatar Charity, one of the largest charitable and humanitarian organizations in the region and the world. Its aim is to empower orphans, open new educational and spiritual horizons for them, and equip them with the skills and abilities that foster their connection to the Holy Quran through memorization, recitation, and contemplation. This collaboration is an extension of the shared vision of serving the Holy Quran and expanding participation to include new global groups. The announcement of the new branch of the competition was made during a press conference held on 15 January attended by Mr. Malallah Abdulrahman Al-Jaber, Chairman of the Organizing Committee of the Sheikh Jassim Holy Quran Competition, and Mr. Ahmed Yousef Jassim Fakhro, Executive Director of Communication and Community Impact at Qatar Charity. Several officials from the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, Qatar Charity, and members of the competition's organizing committee also attended the conference. Strategic Partnership Mr. Malallah Abdulrahman Al-Jaber stated that the new branch of the competition (dedicated to males) is implemented within a comprehensive six-month program, under the direct supervision of the Sheikh Jassim Holy Quran Competition and with organizational and logistical support from Qatar Charity through its offices spread across dozens of countries worldwide. The program includes intensive training and qualification phases, enabling participating orphans to enhance their memorization and recitation skills through continuous follow-up programs provided by specialists in the field of Quranic studies. For his part, Mr. Ahmed Yousef Jassim Fakhro expressed his deep pride in the strategic partnership between Qatar Charity and the Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs, represented by the Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Holy Quran Competition, emphasizing that launching the 'Rofaqa' branch for sponsored orphans around the world represents a qualitative addition to Qatar Charity's Quranic and humanitarian work. The competition is part of a comprehensive six-month program sponsored by Qatar Charity. This program includes training, qualification, and direct supervision of participants by Qatar Charity offices in the participating countries. The competition consists of four main stages: internal qualifying rounds in each country, overseen by Qatar Charity offices; remote preliminary tests to select 40 participants from various categories; and subsequent remote final qualifying rounds to select 30 participants to travel to Doha. The final, in-person qualifying rounds will be held in Doha, supervised by an official judging panel. The competition categories are divided into three groups: memorizing the entire Quran, memorizing twenty parts, and memorizing ten parts. A Comprehensive Program for Building the Capacities of Orphans Worldwide The new branch of the competition (for males) is implemented within a comprehensive six-month program, under the direct supervision of the Sheikh Jassim Quran Competition and with organizational and logistical support from Qatar Charity through its offices worldwide. The program includes intensive training and qualification phases, enabling participating orphans to enhance their memorization and recitation skills through continuous follow-up programs provided by specialists in the field of Quranic studies. Valuable Prizes Qatar Charity has allocated substantial cash prizes for winners in various categories, including: First place in the full Quran category: 15,000 Qatari Riyals; Second place: 12,000 Qatari Riyals; and Third place: 10,000 Qatari Riyals. Prizes are also available for the 20-part and 10-part categories, in addition to other prizes for moral and educational support, including bags, uniforms, accommodation, and transportation.
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Qatar Charity opens office, lays foundation for educational complex in Mauritania
Qatar Charity (QC) has inaugurated its new office in Nouakchott and laid the foundation stone for the Sheikhah Aisha bint Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani Islamic Complex, during a recent visit by its delegation to Mauritania. The delegation also held high-level meetings to enhance development and social collaboration in the country. The office inauguration was attended by Mr. Abdulaziz Jassim Hejji, Executive Director of International Operations at Qatar Charity, Mr. Mr. Ghanem Mansour Al-Naimi, Acting Chargé d’Affaires at the Qatari Embassy in Mauritania. Sheikh Saud bin Khalid bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani later acknowledged Qatar Charity’s role in advancing social and developmental efforts in Mauritania. Qatar Charity also held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Sheikhah Aisha bint Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani Islamic Complex in Toujounine, attended by Sheikh Saud bin Khalid bin Hamad bin Abdullah Al Thani, along with Qatari and Mauritanian officials, including the Acting Chargé d’Affaires at the Qatari Embassy and Beitallah Ahmed Lesoud, Secretary‑General of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Original Education. The 1,800 m² complex will include a grand mosque, Quran memorization center, institute of Islamic studies, imam’s residence, and other facilities. Hejji said the project reflects Qatar Charity’s motto of “Dignity for All,” noting that the complex will serve as an important learning hub for the Toujounine community. He added that this initiative, together with other development projects, reinforces Qatar Charity’s commitment to working in strategic partnership with the Mauritanian government to support all segments of society. Lesoud noted that the complex reflects President Mohamed Ould Cheikh El Ghazouani’s priorities, offering an integrated model to modernize traditional Islamic education. Toujounine’s Deputy Mayor Hadrami Ould Sidi Mohamed welcomed the initiative, highlighting the strength of Mauritania–Qatar relations and the value of this educational and religious landmark for the Toujounine community. On the sidelines of the events, Qatar Charity’s delegation held a series of meetings with several Mauritanian ministers to strengthen development and social cooperation. Discussions covered economic empowerment initiatives, as well as projects related to Islamic affairs—most notably the Sheikhah Aisha Islamic Complex. The delegation also explored ways to enhance social welfare and family support. The visit concluded with a meeting that highlighted Qatar Charity’s role in deepening bilateral ties between the two countries. Qatar Charity’s Mauritania office, established in 2007, implemented projects worth more than QAR 37 million in 2025 with the support of generous donors. These initiatives spanned education, health, water, housing, and economic empowerment, benefiting over 100,000 people. The office also signed three memoranda of understanding with relevant ministries, reflecting the depth of cooperation and partnership between both sides.
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