Qatar Airways and UNHCR Extend Partnership to Aid Refugees Worldwide – Defence News

Qatar Airways, the national airline of Qatar, and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, have extended their partnership for an additional two years, from 2024 through 2025. This renewed collaboration aims to continue providing vital assistance to vulnerable refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) worldwide. The agreement was formalized during a signing ceremony attended by key figures, including Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, and UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi.

Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer emphasized the commitment of Qatar Airways Group to humanitarian efforts, highlighting the airline’s pivotal role in supporting displaced communities globally over the past four years. Through this partnership renewal, Qatar Airways pledges to allocate an additional 400 tonnes of cargo capacity to UNHCR, facilitating the transportation of essential aid supplies to those in need.

Leveraging its hub-and-spoke network centered around Hamad International Airport, Qatar Airways ensures efficient delivery of humanitarian assistance to various regions worldwide.

The partnership between Qatar Airways and UNHCR underscores a shared dedication to addressing humanitarian crises and supporting vulnerable populations, particularly amidst challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic. UNHCR’s Representative to the State of Qatar, Ahmed Mohsen, expressed gratitude for Qatar Airways’ steadfast support, citing the airline’s crucial role in delivering life-saving aid during critical times.

Since the inception of their partnership in May 2020, Qatar Airways has demonstrated unwavering commitment to supporting UNHCR’s humanitarian efforts, facilitating the transport of relief items and medical supplies to refugees and displaced communities globally. By collaborating with Qatar Airways, UNHCR expands its reach and enhances its capacity to deliver essential support, including water, medical care, and hygiene materials, crucial for safeguarding the well-being of refugees, IDPs, and host communities worldwide.

The partnership extension reflects Qatar Airways’ ongoing dedication to fulfilling its humanitarian role and supporting UNHCR’s mission to alleviate the suffering of displaced populations. Through joint efforts, Qatar Airways and UNHCR continue to make a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by humanitarian crises, ensuring access to vital assistance and fostering resilience within displaced communities across the globe.