Qatar, represented by the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), and Saudi Arabia, represented by the Saudi Fund for Development, have jointly committed $89mn in financial support to Syria. The grant will support public sector workers for three months to ensure continuation of basic services to the Syrian people and enhance budget allocations. A QFFD statement said yesterday that the aim is to enhance sustainable livelihood opportunities and comprehensive economic recovery, in coordination with the United Nations Development Programme. QFFD director general Fahad bin Hamad al-Sulaiti said the initiative reflects shared vision to enhance the stability and resilience of the Syrian people