Syria Seeks to Recover Funds from Bahraini Banks
ENAB BALADI
May 28, 2025
President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s visit to Bahrain on May 10 marked a significant milestone in Syrian-Gulf relations, Enab Baladi writes.
President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s visit to Bahrain on May 10 marked a significant milestone in Syrian-Gulf relations, Enab Baladi writes.
In a nationally televised address, Sharaa described the recent lifting of international sanctions as a “historic turning point.
Despite refusing to join the Abraham Accords, Damascus affirmed its commitment to building a Syria that does not seek to threaten any other party, Syria TV says.
Pedersen addressed the new challenges facing Syria, emphasizing the urgent need to launch an inclusive political process. His visit underscores the international community’s ongoing efforts to support a political transition.
The French minister of Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot, said France would clarify its position regarding the political process in Syria.
The ministers endorsed the “formation of an inclusive transitional governing body, based on Syrian consensus”.
Ahmed al-Sharaa said the fears of the international community previously stemmed from the Assad regime, which has now fallen, Shaam Network writes.
Anonymous sources have revealed to Syria TV that Syrian security forces recently detained Shaher al-Shaher, a figure closely associated with the inner circle of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
The recent statement serves as a public reaffirmation of the Brotherhood’s longstanding opposition to the Iranian regime.
The four defendants are Syrians aged between 33 and 46, including two with German citizenship, according to Enab Baladi.
Al-Quds Al-Arabi newspaper obtained a copy of the list.
The airline’s name and logo will remain unchanged, as the private company’s role is solely managerial, al-Watan writes.
In recent geopolitical developments, the United States has shown little interest in Iraq’s efforts to mediate reconciliation between Syria and Turkey, despite acknowledging the initiative
Mekdad and his counterpart previously convened in September 2022 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, Athr Press says.
This invitation marks a noteworthy moment in the ongoing efforts to restore Syria’s relations with its Arab nation.
U.S. forces conducted military exercises, including airdrops and hostage liberation drills, according to Athr Press.
The tourist composition consisted of one million and 750 thousand Arab visitors and 250 thousand foreigners, according to Athr Press.
King Abdullah underscored the importance of engaging with Iraq to counter Iranian influence, according to Syria TV.
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Minister of Industry, Abdelkader Jokhadar, held discussions with Bahrain’s Ambassador to Syria, Waheed Mubarak Sayyar, according to Tishreen.
