The Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD), the Gulf state’s international development agency, has announced the launch of the second phase of its electricity support program in Syria, reaffirming Qatar’s long-term commitment to bolstering the war-torn country’s critical infrastructure.
Acting under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, the initiative aims to further stabilize Syria’s electricity supply. The second phase, launching on August 2, 2025, will provide 800 megawatts of electric power over the course of one year.
This effort is part of an ongoing collaboration between QFFD and the Syrian Ministry of Energy. The electricity will be transmitted via Azerbaijan and Turkey and received at the Aleppo power station, from where it will be distributed across multiple cities and neighborhoods throughout Syria.
The additional supply is expected to boost daily electricity availability to five hours — a 40 percent increase — for more than five million subscribers. It will also enhance energy reliability for Syria’s commercial zones, industrial plants, and key public utilities.
The first phase of the project, which delivered 400 megawatts, had already played a crucial role in stabilizing Syria’s power grid. It enabled extended operating hours — rising from 16 to 24 hours per day — in vital regions and supported the recovery of the country’s industrial sector.
With this new phase, Qatar’s total contributions to Syria’s electricity sector now exceed $760 million. The initiative underscores Doha’s continued solidarity with the Syrian people and its dedication to rebuilding essential services that contribute to a safe, dignified standard of living.
