{
  "id": 16314068,
  "title": "QFFD advances Qatar-France cooperation in humanitarian action and sustainable development",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/qffd-advances-qatar-france-cooperation-in-humanitarian-action-and",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-24T10:06:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf Times Business",
    "slug": "gulf-times-business",
    "url": "https://www.gulf-times.com/article/736518/business/qffd-advances-qatar-france-cooperation-in-humanitarian-action-and-sustainable-development"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "His Excellency Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al-Thani, the Chairperson of the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), led a high-level visit to Paris, Qatar's diplomatic mission to strengthen bilateral relations with France while advancing cooperation in international development and humanitarian assistance. This visit ensued from the historical ties between Qatar and the French Republic. The primary objective was to broaden collaboration in shared areas of interest, bolster dialogue on common humanitarian and development priorities, and investigate novel pathways for cooperative international efforts.\n\nDuring the visit, Sheikh Thani co-chaired a high-level meeting with Eleonore Caroit, the French Minister Delegate responsible for Francophonie, International Partnerships, and French Citizens Abroad. The gathering comprised representatives from the French Development Agency (AFD), Expertise France, and the Crisis and Support Center (CDCS) of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. These discussions aimed to explore prospects for improved institutional coordination, joint projects, and the leveraging of complementary resources to bolster humanitarian action and sustainable development.\n\nQFFD and its French counterparts inked two Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) during the visit. These agreements aim to fortify cooperation in humanitarian action and international development. They seek to stimulate joint ventures and enhance institutional capacity, thereby improving coordination in crisis response, aiding relief missions, and contributing to sustainable development. This visit signifies an additional stride in deepening Qatar-France relations and translating their shared goals into tangible cooperation. Through persistent interaction with governments and international bodies, QFFD persists in supporting humanitarian efforts, enhancing resilience, and advancing sustainable development.",
  "summary": "His Excellency Chairperson of the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD) Sheikh Thani bin Hamad Al-Thani led a high-level visit to Paris, strengthening Qatar-France bilateral relations and advancing cooper...",
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        "outlet": "The Peninsula Qatar",
        "title": "QFFD advances Qatar-France cooperation in humanitarian action and sustainable development",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/qffd-advances-qatar-france-cooperation-in-humanitarian-action-and-16314213",
        "published": "2026-10-24T09:55:46.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}