RIYADH - Saudi Arabia and Qatar on Wednesday announced joint financial support of $89m to Syria, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The funding, provided through the Saudi Fund for Development and the Qatar Fund for Development, will support public sector employees in Syria for three months, aiming to ensure the continued delivery of essential services and strengthen government budget allocations.

The assistance, implemented in coordination with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), is designed to enhance sustainable livelihoods and promote inclusive economic recovery. Officials said it would also bolster systems, improve financial sector inclusiveness, and contribute to long-term development goals in Syria.

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Earlier this month, the Saudi Fund for Development provided a grant to supply Syria with 1.65 million barrels of crude oil. In August, Saudi Arabia signed an agreement and six memorandums of understanding with Syrian authorities covering various energy sectors on the sidelines of the Damascus International Fair.