The White House said there would be a main board, chaired by Trump himself, a Palestinian committee of technocrats meant to govern the war-wracked territory, and a second "executive board" that appears designed to have a more advisory role.
World Bank estimates Syria reconstruction costs at $216 billion
"The conflict has damaged nearly one-third of Syria’s pre-conflict gross capital stock, with direct physical damages to infrastructure, residential buildings, and non-residential buildings estimated at $108 billion," a World Bank report said.
Jordan, World Bank sign US$250m agreement to boost water efficiency
Amman, Jordan--Jordan and the World Bank have signed a $250 million financing agreement for a water sector efficiency project in the kingdom. In this connection, Jordanian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Zina Toukan and World Bank Country Director for the Middle East Department Jean-Christophe Carret signed Sunday the agreement....
World Bank approves $1bn for Turkiye’s earthquake reconstruction
Ankara, Turkiye - The World Bank has announced its approval of $1 billion in financing to assist Turkiye in the reconstruction of rural housing and essential public services in earthquake-affected regions. In a statement Wednesday, the World Bank highlighted that the "Turkiye Earthquake Resilience and Reconstruction Project" will contribute to...
EIB pledges US$535mn for Syria-Turkey quake reconstruction
Brussels, Belgium--The European Investment Bank today pledged $535 million in earthquake reconstruction and recovery package for Turkey and Syria at the donors’ conference convened in Brussels by the European Commission and Swedish Presidency of the European Council. The EUR 500 million support from EIB Global, part of broader European Union...Ukraine rebuilding to cost US$350bn: report
It will cost some $350 billion to rebuild Ukraine from the devastation caused by the Russian invasion, according to a report. The figure, which totals 1.5 times the size of the Ukrainian economy, is considered a minimum and is expected to grow in the coming months as the war rages...
Saudi organizations launch program to support Yemeni medical facilities
The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY) and the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) announced today the provision of urgent and immediate support to support the capabilities of Yemeni medical centers and hospitals. The support is to allocate and provide 30 ambulances and highly equipped urgent response vehicles. https://twitter.com/mediasrcaen/status/1513907517373534208?s=20&t=9W7mUIzFsfuJCh4h8fWDNA...
Qatar to disburse cash assistance to families in Gaza Strip
Chairman of Qatar's Gaza Reconstruction Committee Ambassador Mohammed Al Emadi announced cash assistance to needy families in the Gaza Strip. It is the disbursement of the March batch of cash assistance to Gaza families, which will begin Wednesday. Qatar Fund for Development will also cooperate with Qatar's Gaza Reconstruction Committee...
Qatar to distribute cash assistance for February to Gaza needy
Cash assistance will be provided at a rate of USD 100 per family.
