Since the devastating Beirut Explosion happened on August 4, 2020, Qatar has been working above and beyond to come to the aid of those affected and those in need.

Through a number of donation initiatives, the country has been standing by the Lebanese people in this catastrophe.

Earlier, during an international fundraising conference for Lebanon, organized by French President Emmanual Macron and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani stressed global solidarity with the Lebanese people as they face tragic and dire circumstances.

HH the Amir mentioned that Qatar was quick to respond to the tragedy and help the borthers in Lebanon by providing aid worth a total of $50 million. In the coming days, Qatar will also announce its contribution to the reconstruction of Beirut through different projects.

Adding to its earlier relief efforts, Qatar yesterday sent three aircraft with medical and humanitarian aid to Lebanon.

Among these, two planes of the Amiri Air Force arrived at Rafic Hariri International Airport, carrying 44 tonnes of relief supplies.

Another cargo plane delivered 50 tonnes of relief and food aid and other essential goods for those affected by the Beirut explosion.

Qatar's Ambassador to the Republic of Lebanon Mohammed Hassan Jaber Al Jaber recieved the shipment, in the presence of director of Qatar Charity Office in Lebanon Badr Al Halahleh, and the representative of the Lebanese Army Commander Brigadier General Roger Helou.

Earlier this week, Qatar's first field hospital in Beirut also began operations to treat those injured in the tragedy. The hospital is equipped with all the necessary equipment and has several operating rooms and rooms for patients.

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