A high-speed railway linking northern Saudi Arabia to Syria through Jordan could help reduce dependency on the Hormuz Strait, Al-Thawra argues.
Syria is witnessing a profound shift from the Assad era, when borders were tools of leverage rather than lines of protection, Al-Thawra writes.
President Ahmed al-Sharaa and Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani launched a rapid diplomatic campaign within hours of the escalation, Syria TV writes.
A visitor praised what he described as a “wide margin of freedom,” pleased that “all intellectual currents are present with their books.”
Nasser Munzer founded the “Jaramana Cinema Club” to challenge the capital’s cultural monopoly, al-Modon writes.
Ibrahim Kaban, director of the Geostrategic Studies Network, told 963+ that Saudi and Gulf support is “not rooted in ideological alignment but in shared strategic interests.”
Syria is pursuing a $1 billion grant package from the World Bank, marking a significant step in its reintegration into the global financial system, Enab Baladi writes.
The Syrian delegation expressed growing optimism about the potential lifting of sanctions, particularly the Caesar Act.
“I believe all parties are engaging in good faith,” Barak added, although he cautioned that a final deal may not be reached this week, citing delays due to limited progress and the ongoing Jewish High Holidays.
The Syrian delegation expressed growing optimism about the potential lifting of sanctions, particularly the Caesar Act
Critics argue that the decision is particularly harmful in a country with no reliable public transportation system, Syria TV writes.
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa arrived Sunday at Bayan Palace in Kuwait City, where he was received with official honours by His Highness Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad
In a nationally televised address, Sharaa described the recent lifting of international sanctions as a “historic turning point.
Koya is a border town located in a highly sensitive area near the occupied Golan Heights, which made it a flashpoint in ongoing regional tensions.
Syrian deposits in Lebanese banks belong to private individuals, not to the Syrian state, Toufic Shoman writes in Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Diplomatic sources revealed to Al-Araby Al-Jadeed earlier that an unannounced meeting between Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Ati and his Syrian counterpart Asaad al-Shibani took place in the Turkish capital Ankara.
Kuwait is preparing to appoint new ambassadors to both Damascus and Beirut as part of efforts to reorganize ties with Syria and Lebanon, Shaam News writes.
Shibani announced that he received an invitation to visit Saudi Arabia.
The recent statement serves as a public reaffirmation of the Brotherhood’s longstanding opposition to the Iranian regime.
Investigative efforts have traced the background of the three Syrian nationals associated with Iloma, Iyad Jaafari writes in al-Modon.
Al-Quds Al-Arabi newspaper obtained a copy of the list.
On April 15, 2023, Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah reiterated that Kuwait would align with the Arab consensus and agreement on Syria.
Syria’s Cham Wings recently chartered an Airbus A320 from the United Arab Emirates through a shell airline to circumvent Western sanctions.
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The report highlights the Syrian regime’s involvement in manufacturing Captagon and alleges that it conceals its warehouses in civilian areas, Akher Khabar writes.
Syria criticized the US and some European countries for attempting to justify Israeli aggression in Gaza, according to al-Baath.
Iran’s ambassador to Syria, Hossein Akbari, has confirmed to Athr Press that Tehran is actively engaged in several projects across various sectors in Syria.
Prime Minister Hussein Arnous and Foreign Minister Faisal al-Mekdad extended congratulations to their Kuwaiti counterparts upon the formation of the new government.
The tourist composition consisted of one million and 750 thousand Arab visitors and 250 thousand foreigners, according to Athr Press.
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Earlier reports indicating that the Arab League’s special committee had suspended its contacts with the Syrian government, according to Athr Press.
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Riyadh has not appointed an ambassador to Damascus despite appointing new ambassadors to other countries worldwide, according to al-Modon.
Safadi’s tour comes a month and a half after the Amman consultative meeting, al-Souria Net.
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The UN mechanism for identifying missing persons is humanitarian in nature and lacks criminal jurisdiction, according to Baladi News.
Participants in the talks agreed to schedule the ninth round of meetings of the Constitutional Committee for August or September, according to Athr Press.
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The bill explicitly prohibits the U.S. federal government from recognizing or normalizing relations with any government in Syria under the leadership of Bashar al-Assad, according to Syria TV.
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Syria believes Bin Farhan’s visit to Syria is part of the kingdom’s desire to achieve a political solution to the Syrian crisis, according to al-Modon.
Kuwait expressed concern about regional and international interventions in Syrian affairs, according to Shaam Network.
Jaafari said the two nations have shared interests and they do not wish to see their relations deteriorate, according to Baladi News.
Qatar, Kuwait, Yemen, Libya, as well as Morocco, expressed their objections to reintegrating the regime into the Arab world, according to Orient Net.
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Analysts have concluded that Arab countries have no other options but to restore their relations with Syria, Athr Press says.
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Saudi Arabia is actively working towards reinstating Syria’s position, according to al-Souria Net.
Abdollahian emphasized that positive and constructive agreements are being made in the region, according to Athr Press.
According to a high-level Western diplomatic source based in Beirut, the Middle East is on the brink of several surprises, Athr Pres says.
To normalize ties with Saudi Arabia, Damascus must combat drug smuggling and manufacturing and monitor border control, according to al-Jarida.
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On Tuesday, Damascus International Airport, Aleppo, and Lattakia received a total of six aid planes from the United Arab Emirates, according to al-Watan.
Qatar, Kuwait and Morocco maintained their refusal to deal with the Syrian government, according to Athr Press.
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Marwan Qabalan wrote in the pan-Arab al-Araby al-Jadeed an op-ed about how this crisis could, if properly utilized, be transformed into positive political action.
Once thriving neighbourhoods are now destroyed and unlivable.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, ordered $100 million for relief to those affected by the earthquake, according to Syria TV.
Jordan called for a “gradual approach” to normalization with Damascus, according to al-Souria Net.
The United Nations Human Rights Council has condemned once more the Syrian regime and called on it to immediately release detainees and forcibly disappeared people in Syria
Hezbollah decided to redeploy in Syria to help Damascus confront Israeli pressure, according to Nedaa Post.
The Queen Najd company will work in citrus trade, distribution, and entry into tenders and auctions, according to Athr Press.
Many regional countries participated in the meeting, according to SANA.
The Assad regime participated in an international conference hosted by the UAE on cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking, according to Shaam Network.
Kuwaiti authorities have seized a large quantity of drugs in the possession of a Syrian resident, according to al-Souria Net.
The Brussels conference ended with countries pledging more than $6 billion to areas beyond Syrian state control and countries hosting Syrian refugees, according to Athr Press.
Tens of civilians killed last month in Syria, Assad phones the Sultan of Oman, and HTS issues amnesty. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
The Secretary-General of the Arab League said a ministerial meeting would be held next month to discuss the return of Syria to the organization, al-Watan writes.
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmad Aboul Gheit said that the procedures for Syria to return to the Arab League have not yet been fulfilled, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
No major changes in the position of America in the Middle East are to be expected, according to Robert Ford for Asharq al-Awsat.
The Syrian Airlines has announced that an additional weekly flight from and to Kuweit through the month of September, according to SANA.
In a letter sent to the Syrian Opposition, France has decried the recent attacks on Daraa by the Syrian regime, according to the Syrian Opposition Coalition.
During a webinar organized at the American University of Beirut, seven speakers were invited to share the positions of the various stakeholders on the Syrian conflict and the future of the country.
Turkey has completed the construction of 50,000 houses units in Northern Syria, amid claims by some organizations that Ankara is changing the demographic composition of the areas it controls, North press writes.
The Syrian election is legitimate only to those who oppose democracy, columnist Sam Hamad says in this commentary piece in The New Arab
Two men in possession of a large quantity of drugs were arrested, only to then be released, following intervention by senior figures in the Assad regime reports SY 24.
A Syrian artist has been unable to get back artworks that were sent to Jordan, because the gallery owners does not agree with the artists political views reports Iqtissad.
A regime checkpoint in Daraa was attacked and pictures of Assad were burned following the arrest of a young man by the Air Force Intelligence reports Nadaa Syria.
Syrian publisher and author Riyad Najib Rayyis has died in Beirut, following a battle with the coronavirus reports The National.
Coronavirus infectons rise, Syrian celebrate Eid, more Syrian travel to Libya, crops burnt in Hassakeh and Idleb resident demand to return to their homes. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
The economic problems in Syria are continuing to drive down the value of the Syrian pound, while coronavirus drives up the price of gold writes Sowt Al-Asima.
In a sign of easing tensions, Syria has witnessed investment from Saudi Arabia in the trade and supply industries writes Alsouria Net.
Syrians working in Gulf countries are worried the recent economic troubles will limit the amount they are able to send home writes Iqtissad.
Instructions have been given that all vehicles that enter Syria, either by land, sea or air, will be sterilised to prevent the spread of coronavirus writes SANA.
Strict measures are being implemented at Damascus airport and at land border crossings, to prevent the spreading of coronavirus writes Al-Watan.
Following the killing of Qassim Soleimani, Iraqi authorities are now questioning the crew of the civilian plane which carried Soleimani writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Russia has said that if their resolution on transferring humanitarian aid to Syria is rejected, then the political games of other countries will be exposed writes SANA.
Kuwaiti businessmen are stepping into the Syrian economy, setting up construction and real estate companies in regime held areas writes Zaman Al Wasl.
Russia blocks a report on Idleb at UN, Haftar militias to return refugees, regime officers reported killed and France insists that there mustn’t be another Aleppo. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
The Syrian Specialized Exhibitions will highlight technologies that will be used in the reconstruction phase and will feature over 250 companies writes SANA.
Many countries, including some with seats on the Security Council, have voiced their concern about the implications of Trump’s decision writes Asharq al-Awsat.
Visitors from Arab countries have risen sharply in recent months, while tourists from European countries are also starting to explore the country writes Al-Watan.
Mazen al-Tarazi has donated large amounts of money to the Assad regime and has taken part in protests in support of Syria reports Al-Qabas.
Arab foreign ministers discussed the potential return of Syria to the Arab League, but was unable to make progress on the issue reports Al-Watan.
When Syrians took to the streets, demanding the end of the Assad regime, the United States had the opportunity to implement meaningful actions that would create real change, but this has been missed writes The Syrian Observer.
The Qatari Foreign Minister said that people in Syria were still suffering from bombardment and displacement at the hands of the regime writes Hurriya Press.
At a speech at the American University of Cairo, the Secretary of State spoke about the fight against radical Islam and the struggle to expel Iran from Syria writes The US State Department.
The list released by the Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Commission in Syria affects individuals and organisations from 30 different countries reports Al-Akhbar.
In part two of The Syrian Observer’s interview, Dutch diplomat Nikolaos Van Dam explains how foreign powers influenced and affected the revolution in Syria.
For the first time since the war in Syria began, President Assad has spoken with a journalist from a Kuwait daily newspaper.
Cham Wings resumed operations in 2014, after a two year hiatus reports Al-Hal
The session was called by Sweden and it plans to address the on-going ground and air offensive and the dire humanitarian situation writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed
Local doctors have reported that some people were admitted to hospital exhibiting symptoms of exposure to chemical weapons
Loyalist website calls for the blood of American forces after Rex Tillerson’s comments to the anti-ISIS coalition in Kuwait city
Soleimani serves as Iran’s top military commander in Syria, Lebanon and Iraq
Russia is throwing its weight behind the potential key figure in the transition stage, defected government official tells Alsouria
Assad’s former vice president has been touted as a possible key player in mediating a solution with the Syrian opposition, Alsouria writes
Zaman al-Wasl speaks with the political activist and opposition figure about the decentralization and expectations for the reconstruction of Raqqa and Deir-ez-Zor
Zaman al-Wasl reports on the influx of foreign pilgrims and militants to the capital during Shiite religious ceremonies
The instant messaging app has become an alternative for the ritual meetings where news, gossip and solidarity is shared between women, Souriatna writes
In the struggle over images in the Syrian war, Zaman al-Wasl accuses the regime of appropriating Omran’s grief following interview with state TV
Human rights lawyer says families of Syrians being held by Gulf authorities are in fear of having their loved ones sent back to Syria to face possible death sentence, Sada al-Sham writes
Opposition outlet AlSouria Net speaks with the Syrian actor and member of the Cairo platform about next week’s negotiations in Geneva with the Assad regime, the role rebel groups will play, as well as Moscow’s intentions surrounding the political process in Syria
Damascus has rejected a proposal from Moscow to host a broad conference for the Syrian opposition with “Russia’s guarantees” aiming to form an expanded opposition coalition ahead of possible peace negotiations in Geneva
Airlines announces flights will start carrying passengers between the northern city and Kuwait on Nov 21
Loyalist media says proposed move comes in response to “people’s voices” calling for “compensation for Gulf support of the Syrian opposition”
Syrian-based airline commences flights from Damascus to Tehran in an effort to ease travel between other countries and the Syrian capital
Move aims to ease legal and financial burden for expats following instances of harassment from authorities in the Gulf states and Europe regarding validity of travel documents
Scores of Syrian nationals remain stuck inside Kuwaiti airports after being accused of forging passports, according to sources
Will the United States lose the hearts and minds of the Arabs with their current regional policy, which is defined by retreat, as some commentators describe the US pivot away from the Middle East as collusion with Russia and perhaps even Iran?
Cham Wings Airlines plans to launch weekly flights to Muscat to serve Syrian expatriates and help them stay connected to their homeland
We see that holding a new Syrian National Congress – with the participation of all political forces and parties, and representatives of all Syrian communities – will provide Syrians with a dialogue to harmonize a vision for a revised political system and a constitution to help achieve their aspirations
New amendment, giving German authorities greater powers to refuse the entry or residency of individuals, will impact negatively on illegal Syrian migrants, says source
Middle Eastern, North African, Asian and European figures will attend the two-day event in Syria’s capital later this week
Opposition fighters reclaim positions seized the previous day in the country’s southern region
Opposition rebels anxious after regime forces advance in Syria’s southern region, say activists
Delegation meets with representatives from the Czech Republic to discuss the lifting of EU sanctions on Syria
Speaking to Russian TV, Syria’s foreign minister says President Putin’s proposal for a regional counterterrorism alliance is a “miracle”
Mobilization and counter-mobilization, terrorism and counter-terrorism led the Arab region into a vicious cycle that will not be easy to break. It is a process that could endure for years to come, and will give both Iran and Israel hope to achieve their expansion ambitions at the expense of dismantling Arab societies
Information minister calls on all citizens to bear arms in defense of Hassakeh as ISIS forces advance on the city
Coordination between governments of Tunisia, Kuwait, and Syria is key to combatting terrorist organizations, foreign minister tells state TV
Iranian officials claim move would not benefit regional security, urging the prevention of cross-border terrorist infiltration into Syria must be a priority
Amid allegations of mistreatment by consulate officials and Turkish police, Syrian citizens are paying hundreds of dollars to renew their passports
US ambassador to the UN Samantha Power talks to Asharq Al-Awsat about the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Syria and the UN’s inability to address the crisis
Syrian refugees enter Jordan in large numbers as the Kingdom looks to mobilize more support at the third donor conference to be held in Kuwait later this month
Coalition claims inquiry sent to Arab League over snub, while Egyptian official claims host country is not responsible for invitations
NCC claims attendance will be considered only if new solutions are proposed
Zoubi highlights state media’s pursuit to convey truth about the situation inside Syria
“We are facing an occupation that does not only target our land, but also countries located beyond our territory. Our defeat here today will be theirs tomorrow”
Syrian Interior Minister reveals the reopening of the Syrian embassy in Kuwait
Some countries, and particularly those in the West, should use some of the millions of dollars that they are spending on airstrikes targeting ISIS positions to establish new intelligence apparatus and place restrictions on travel and the movement of money in order to confront ISIS from another equally important direction
The group was reportedly engaged in plans to attack the U.S.
The six month siege was finally broken using a suicide bomber
This is the outcome of the West’s bon-pour-l’Orient approach to politics in the region, dividing political power between ethnic and/or religious groups
Khamenei was meeting with Emir of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah in Tehran
Journalist Firas Choufi drives through the province of Daraa, where the revolution broke out 3 years ago
Jarba was speaking during a meeting with the Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas
Putin says normalizing the situation in the Middle East will contribute to lasting regional peace
Brahimi will not call for a third round of Geneva II talks unless he is certain that it would be productive
The Kuwaiti role involved not only creating military operation rooms and directing the course of certain battles, but also giving direct orders to commit massacres and then boasting about them
Jarba says the battle against the regime is now one against Iran, Hezbollah and Iraqi militias
Nusra announced the death on Twitter
The decision aims to strip Syrian expatriates of their right to vote in the forthcoming presidential election
Assad is overseeing modifications to the law related to presidential nominations
Nabil ElArabi has approved the holding the meetings of the Syrian National Coalition in the seat of the Arab League
There is talk of the opposition occupying Syria’s seat at the Arab League
The Arab League suspended the government of Bashar Assad in 2011
During the first two years of the Syrian Revolution, the regime treated the minorities like a polite child who did not make problems
The U.N. has sought to raise an unprecedented $6.5 billion for Syria
No one objected to the deal, nor to Assad’s right to continue to steal the wealth of the Syrian people
Information Minister warns against publishing unverified information
Syria says those who convened in Kuwait were responsible for shedding the blood of the Syrian people
Syrian source says Hezbollah will withdraw when other foreign fighters do
Reports suggest U.S. has been unable to stop Gulf money reaching extremists
Since domestic consumption is increasing (258,000 barrels per day in early 2011), Syria was forced to import some petroleum products
Although there are 11 hospitals in Southern idlib, there are only 40 doctors for a population of about 400,000 people
For the report Human Rights Watch conducted an on-site investigation and interviewed more than 35 people, including residents who survived the offensive
Syrian Air operates weekly domestic flights
What is suspicious about the story of the rise of hardline extremist groups is that they do not target the Assad regime
Saudis, Tunisians and Libyans are among the most frequently encountered nationalities
World leaders warn against military action without a U.N. mandate
Farzat was named one of the world’s 100 most influential people by Time magazine in 2012 and in 2011, he was awarded the Sakharov prize for peace
The move is “a prime example of our dysfunctional Syria policy,” a senior aide to a Senate Republican tells Josh Rogin
Johnny Abo writes for The Syrian Observer on the ‘liberated’ town of Kafar Nubbol: The inhabitants are accustomed to war and the daily lifestyle despite the difficulties and the scent of death and destruction everywhere
Waiting for the United States to change its mind and become convinced of the necessity of arming the opposition effectively would mean giving the regime an undetermined period of time to gradually eradicate the opposition
Waiting for the United States to change its mind and become convinced of the necessity of arming the opposition effectively, not just verbally and theoretically, would mean giving the regime an undetermined period of time to gradually eradicate the opposition
Religious edicts are promoting hatred and bigotry, the ministry has said in letters addressed to U.N. bodies
With Iran’s economy already struggling, a boycott of its products in the Arab world could be devastating. Russia could also expect a boycott of its products, says Shobakshi
Foreign Ministry says the massacre was instigated by one of the Salafi sheikhs in Kuwait, Shafi al-Ajami
The fall of the Syrian town of Qusair to Assad’s forces shows that the regime is poised to secure its position for the long term. The opposition must address its serious shortcomings
The National Coordination Commission for Democratic Change (NCC), Hassan Abdulazim said Monday the group will propose new ideas and to the regional and international participate in proposed international conference to solve the Syrian crisis.
Riyadh Al-Asaad lashes out at opposition for failing to help in medical recovery.
The temporary president of the National Coalition George Sabra said that: “the coalition has enough information to say that the kidnapped bishops Bolos Al- Yaziji and Youhanna Ibrahim are fine and we will resume the efforts to release them”.
Five million Syrians have become below the line of poverty, in addition to two million unemployed and 800,000 destructed houses, Syria’s Former Deputy PM Abdullah al Dardari has said.
The Syrian opposition has opened its first embassy just one day after they took Syria’s seat at the Arab League, replacing the Bashar Al-Assad regime, and Damascus reacted angrily to the promotion of the Syrian rebels by the Arab League
Marwan Charbel discusses Syrian conflict and how this has spilled over into Lebanon