US Approves Qatar’s $29 Million Monthly Funding for Syria’s Public Sector With 400% Salary Increase

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Updated May 7, 2025, 09:27 PM

The United States has approved a Qatari initiative to finance salaries in Syria's public sector, according to multiple sources including Reuters. The initiative, set to launch next month, involves Qatar providing $29 million monthly for three months, with the possibility of extension. This funding aims to support over one million Syrian civil servants in sectors such as health, education, social affairs, and retired non-military personnel. The U.S. Treasury is expected to issue a letter confirming an exemption from sanctions, enabling a gradual salary increase of up to 400%. Syrian Finance Minister Yisr Burnieh confirmed the arrangement, expressing gratitude to Qatar for the financial support. The funding excludes the Syrian Ministries of Defense and Interior.

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Timour Azhari

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Our story now confirmed by Syria’s finance minister: Yisr Burnieh said Qatar is set to provide Syria with $29 million monthly for three months that can be extended to pay salaries. The grant was given a U.S. sanctions exemption, he said, adding that it will be implemented by https://t.co/wLGmofNT5R

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#عاجل | Minister of Finance Mohammed Yusr Bernia: 📌 The Qatari grant will cover the salaries of employees in the health sector, the education sector, the social affairs sector and non-military retirees 📌 We thank the Qatari government for the grant provided to pay part of the current wage and salary bill 📌 The grant is 29 million US dollars https://t.co/TANrCQDdtp

Clash Report

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The U.S. has approved a Qatari plan to fund Syria’s public sector, providing crucial financial support to the new Syrian government. The U.S. Treasury is expected to issue a letter confirming the exemption, allowing for a 400% salary increase for over a million Syrian civil