Qatar is planning to help finance a massive boost in public sector wages promised by Syria’s new government, a US official and a senior diplomat said.
Qatar Plans To Help Boost Syrian Government’s Salaries: Report
Qatar is planning to help finance a massive boost in public sector wages promised by Syria’s new government, a US official and a senior diplomat said.
Qatar plans to aid Syria’s new govt in funding public sector wages, Saudi Arabia may join
Sham took power from Assad on Dec. 8 in a lightning offensive and have since installed an interim government that has promised a 400% salary increase for public sector workers.
Qatar plans to aid Syria’s new govt in funding public sector wages, Saudi Arabia may join
Sham took power from Assad on Dec. 8 in a lightning offensive and have since installed an interim government that has promised a 400% salary increase for public sector workers.
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Syrian caretaker government to hike public sector salaries by 400%
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