The Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad Ben Khalifa Al Thani decided on Saturday to contribute US$100 million to the victims of the Katrina hurricane in the United States.
The Qatar News Agency quoted a source at the Foreign Ministry as saying that the donation was made in the name of the government and people of Qatar.
The source expressed solidarity with the US government and people at the tragic circumstances and offered condolences to the families of the victims.
Qatar "is following up with profound sorrow" the tragic results of the Katrina Hurricane, the source added.