Qatar commits $87 million to fund public sector salaries in Syria – Middle East Monitor

Syria has announced that Qatar will provide an $87 million grant, divided over three months and subject to extension, to help cover around one-fifth of public sector salaries. The grant is exempt from international sanctions.

Finance Minister Mohammed Yosr Bernieh stated that the funds will be allocated to pay salaries for employees in the health, education, and social affairs sectors, as well as for non-military retirees.

He emphasised that Syria is continuing…