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.
While courting external support is crucial to ending Syria’s isolation, this strategy has come at the expense of domestic affairs, Malek Wannous writes in Al-Modon.
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President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with figures from the Syrian Petroleum Company (SPC) and the American energy giant Chevron, according to al-Modon.
Shamsi, born in 1977, is a seasoned journalist and the founder and president of the Smart Media and Management Foundation.
During his visit to Riyadh, Sharaa reportedly met with executives from Hilton, Accor, and Bombardier to explore opportunities in tourism and infrastructure.
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.”
The printing of the new currency has shifted from Russia to partners in the UAE and Germany, reflecting a shift in Syria’s international economic alignments, al-Ikhbariya writes.
Tom Barrack announced the lifting of sanctions on Syria, framing it not as an act of charity but a strategic decision to catalyse the most significant reconstruction initiative since the Second World War, Syria TV writes.
Syria’s General Maritime Transport Company sold the vessels to Al-Huda Holding Ltd, a shell company registered in the Seychelles
Between 9 December 2024 and 20 May 2025, Syria recorded an estimated 269,000 births and 55,400 deaths, according to United Nations data
Kurdish negotiator Ilham Ahmad met US lawmakers and diplomats in Amman this week and is expected to travel to Damascus for talks
On Suweida, Sharaa admitted that all parties bear responsibility, noting that “a wound exists today.
The call by an advisor of Ahmad al-Sharaa for the dismantlement of the Muslim Brotherhood resonates with a broader regional trend against the Brotherhood.
Amnesty International stated that in none of the documented cases has a perpetrator been arrested or charged
Sima Abed Rabbo is a prominent Syrian policy expert and civil society advocate, Ultra Syria writes.
Gulf sources cited by KAN said that the United Arab Emirates has been actively mediating between Syria and Israel, with Saudi Arabia’s knowledge. But Damascus minimizes the level of diplomatic contacts.
According to the state-run Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA), the agreement was signed during a high-level ceremony in Damascus.
Despite official denials, Israeli and international media outlets continue to speculate about the existence of a quiet negotiation track between Syria and Israel, Shaam writes.
President Sharaa met with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
In the absence of transparency and decisive action, the telecom sector—like much of Syria’s war economy—risks remaining a fiefdom of recycled elites, Daraj argues.
Syria’s leadership appears focused on buying time and avoiding conflict with Israel while it addresses urgent internal priorities, al-Araby al-Jadeed writes.
Critics argue that the decision is particularly harmful in a country with no reliable public transportation system, Syria TV writes.
While momentum toward normalization between Syria and Israel appears real, 963 media writes.
The economic and security pressures on this group have worsened over recent months, al-Modon writes.
This economic outreach comes amid an expanding Emirati footprint in Syria’s port infrastructure, 963 writes.
Saraya Ansar al-Sunna first made headlines after a massacre in the village of Arzeh, Hama province, in February, where at least fifteen civilians were killed.
President Sharaa issued a direct invitation to international and regional investors to enter the Syrian market and participate in reconstruction, heralding a phase of broad economic openness, al-Modon writes.
As the transitional government in Damascus, led by President Ahmad al-Sharaa, seeks to reestablish the country’s sovereignty and legitimacy, a critical window has opened for Syria to move from isolation to engagement.
In a nationally televised address, Sharaa described the recent lifting of international sanctions as a “historic turning point.
While the lifting of sanctions marks a dramatic breakthrough, the road ahead remains fraught.
Speaking at a press conference in Jerusalem, Sa’ar stated, “We want good relations. We want stability. Of course, we have security concerns—and that’s understandable”.
Haaretz described the visit as “unannounced and conducted in complete secrecy,” adding that the meetings lasted several days and addressed undisclosed issues.
Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated hours before Sharaa’s arrival that Paris “will not issue a blank cheque,” stressing the need for accountability, justice, and structural reform.
UAE-facilitated dialogue could represent a tentative first step toward deconfliction or even longer-term security arrangements, al-Modon writes.
Ahmad al-Sharaa is facing increasing calls for bold but stabilising steps
Foreign Minister Shibani stressed in New York that the crisis only underscores the need for a political solution grounded in sovereignty and internal consensus.
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.
President Sharaa’s foreign visits carry extraordinary weight, al-Hurriya writes.
The UAE has yet to send a high-level delegation to Syria, but the dynamics is shifting, Enab Baladi writes.
The new cabinet, composed of 22 ministers, reflects a blend of technocrats, returnees from the diaspora, symbolic minority figures, and key holdovers from the interim ruling coalition dominated by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham.
According to Le Figaro, the Biden administration, through the mediation of Oman, proposed confidential discussions in Muscat aimed at resolving key issues, including the fate of missing American journalist Austin Tice
Former Syrian diplomat Bashar Ali al-Haj Ali argues that Israel is using Syria’s transitional period to reshape the region’s power dynamics, 963 writes.
Awda may have expected the Ministry of Defense to acknowledge his early arrival in Damascus and his subsequent trouble-free withdrawal by granting him a prominent leadership position in the ministry, Annahar writes.
Western analysts and regional observers have speculated that al-Awda could emerge as a counterweight to Syria’s new rulers, particularly given his previous ties to Russia and his potential backing from regional players like the UAE and Jordan
The fear of continued or renewed foreign interference—whether from the UAE, the U.S., Iran, Russia, or Turkey—remains valid, Hayan Jaber writes in Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Syria’s post-Assad economy is defined by stark challenges and cautious hope
Regional leaders, including Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed, called for a unified Arab approach to support Syria, according to Syria TV.
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Syria’s largest business lobbying group recently announced the country’s shift to a free market economy, marking a significant departure from its nominally socialist system, was effectively monopolized by regime-affiliated businessmen, Daraj writes.
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 Arab Ministerial Contact Committee on Syria convened in Aqaba on Saturday, reaching consensus on key priorities to support the Syrian people and initiate an
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.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry blamed Assad for not resisting.
The ongoing developments in the Astana process reflect the intricate international and regional dynamics shaping the Syrian conflict, Athr Press says.
Syria reiterated that the threat of terrorism is not confined to any one country, but instead spreads across borders with the aim of creating chaos and destruction, al-Watan writes.
Russian sources revealed that President Assad held important, unannounced talks with President Putin at the Kremlin on Friday, al-Watan says.
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Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria.
Evident signs of Assad’s shift toward the “axis of moderation” emerged after the Manama summit in May 2024, Shawkat Gharzeldin writes in al-Araby al-Jadeed.
One prominent shift between Trump’s first and current terms is the normalization of relations between Syria and several Arab nations, Athr Press writes.
Assad’s path is far from simple, wedged between Iran’s entrenched influence and substantial incentives from Arab countries intent on curtailing that influence, Abdalla Al-As’ad writes in Syria TV.
Political analyst Mohammad Jazzar told Al-Araby Al-Jadeed that Syria’s apparent shift, especially since the October “Operation Al-Aqsa Flood,” reflects a preference for strengthening ties with Arab states.
The Secretary of the Russian Security Council, Sergei Shoigu, has called for increased political and economic support for the Syrian regime and for strengthening normalization processes at the Arab and regional levels.
“Syria’s future remains uncertain: will it face repercussions for resisting Israeli expansion or be rewarded for its neutrality?”, Abeer Nasr asks.
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During the Lebanese Civil War in the 1980s, Syria and Hezbollah found themselves on opposing sides, Syria TV writes.
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Mekdad discussed the key topics on the session’s agenda, focusing on the situation in the occupied Palestinian territories.
Turkey’s relations with Arab League members could foster “solutions to regional challenges and future collaborative efforts”, Syria TV writes.
A plastic surgeon said some procedures are attracting young men almost as much as young women, Hashtag Syria reports.
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An Iranian newspaper expressed surprise at the repeated assassinations of leaders within the axis of resistance in Syria, according to Syria TV.
Nabough al-Awa, a professor at the Faculty of Medicine at Damascus University, did not rule out the possibility of monkeypox reaching Syria.
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Tourist offices handling bookings to the UAE are facing chaos due to the lack of an official decision regarding the entry ban on Syrians, Sawt al-Asima says.
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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.
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Mekdad called for an end to the Israeli attacks on brotherly Lebanon, al-Watan reports.
Both ministers emphasized the importance of enhancing cooperation across various fields.
The recent aggression does not appear to signify a departure from previous rules of engagement, Samer Dahi writes in Athr Press.
Major General Hossam Louka, head of the regime’s General Intelligence Service, reportedly facilitated dialogue between the UAE and Hezbollah.
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On February 28th, protests escalated following the tragic death of a demonstrator during a forcible dispersal by Syrian regime security forces, Shaam Network reported
Syria’s Cham Wings recently chartered an Airbus A320 from the United Arab Emirates through a shell airline to circumvent Western sanctions.
The dialogue centred on critical issues, including the impact of conflicts, wars, and displacement on cultural heritage.
The project was supposed to be situated in the Wadi al-Rabeeh area adjacent to the Tishreen power station in the Damascus countryside, according to Snack Syrian.
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According to experts monitoring the energy sector, generating 36 megawatts of electricity through photovoltaic collectors necessitates the installation of a minimum of 66,000 panels, Athr Press reports.
Louqa’s recurrent visits to Nasrallah since the start of the Aqsa Flood operation on October 7, 2023, have addressed various issues, as reported by the source.
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In an exclusive conversation with Athr Press, the Iranian Ambassador to Syria, Hossein Akbari, shed light on the discussions surrounding the “step for step” approach with the UN’s Special Envoy to Syria, Geir Pedersen
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U.A.E Ambassador Hassan Ahmed al-Shehhi arrived in Damascus on Monday, according to al-Watan.
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The UAE Aid Coordination Office in Syria has inaugurated a project aimed at empowering Syrian women, the pro-government al-Baath reports.
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The Ministry of Awqaf in the Syrian government announced its agreement with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj to assume control of the Hajj and Umrah affairs for the year 2024, al-Modon writes.
Two weeks have elapsed since the departure of Ghassan Abbas, the Syrian ambassador to the UAE, without any announcement of a successor, Enab Baladi says.
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Iran engaged in extensive consultations with Iraqi authorities to facilitate Syria’s reinstatement into the Arab League, Sawt al-Asima says.
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Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria.
The UAE is currently engaged in dialogue with both the Syrian regime and Russia to revive the provision calling for the removal of Iranian militias from the Golan Heights, according to Syria TV.
The invitation extended to President al-Assad by the UAE had previously sparked controversy among Western nations and human rights activists.
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The pro-government al-Watan did not specify why it was the Prime minister, and not the President, who is heading the delegation.
Experts predict that the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs will request the UAE Foreign Ministry’s cooperation, according to Enab Baladi.
Consulates require residents abroad to dispatch the birth certificate to a relative inside Syria for registration, according to Syria TV.
It is evident that the Iranian axis is not willing to sacrifice the Syrian regime to protect the Hamas movement, according to Ibrahim Rayhan in Syria TV.
The peaceful popular movement in Suweida persists, with an increasing number of participants, Baladi News says.
A source within the People’s Assembly disclosed to Athr Press that there is an ongoing demand to raise salary levels and enhance the income of workers and employees
A petition signed by over 4,000 individuals said the Syrian regime should be held accountable and not normalized, according to Enab Baladi.
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Ambassador Sabbagh asserted that the United States has inflicted significant damage on Syria’s oil sector, al-Watan writes.
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The price of a domestic gas cylinder has increased to 75,000 SYP from the previous 50,000 SYP, according to al-Watan.
There has been criticism within the Arab world regarding the Syrian regime’s response to normalization, according to Syria TV.
The recently inked “strategic partnership” agreements between the Syrian regime and China remain somewhat vague, Iyad al-Jaafari writes in al-Modon.
Bashar al-Assad’s relatives exploit the ports of Tartous and Lattakia to export narcotics, according to Orient Net.
The U.S. is eager to initiate the project within a year to counter China’s growing influence, according to Iyad Jaafari in Syria TV.
Bin Farhan and Pedersen convened at the Kingdom’s permanent delegation to the United Nations in New York, according to Athr Press.
Arab diplomatic sources say the Syrian regime has failed to provide the necessary security and political conditions to curb illicit trade, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
The Captagon tablets seized were likely destined for a third country, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
Syrian officials will face trial in Paris on charges related to their alleged involvement in crimes against humanity, according to Syria TV.
An encounter between the FMs of Syria and Yemen took place on the sidelines of the Arab League Council’s ministerial-level meeting, according to Enab Baladi.
Mekdad accused western powers of attempting to impose their rules on other nations, according to al-Watan.
Mekdad commended the UAE’s role in advocating for Arab interests, according to al-Watan.
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Syria is currently a manifestation of the international and regional power play, Athr Press claims.
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Assad’s recent televised interview with Sky News Arabia has raised intriguing questions about the source of his self-assured demeanour, according to Sateh Noureddine in al-Modon.
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Mekdad’s visit to Tehran coincides with an unprecedented living crisis in Syria, al-Souria Net reports.
Cancer patients in northern Syria must obtain medical referrals from the Governorate Hospital in Idleb, according to Zaman al-Wasl.
The inaugural ceremony took place at the UAE Embassy building in Damascus, al-Baath writes.
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Washington perceives Syria as a battleground between two camps, akin to Ukraine and Taiwan, according to Athr Press.
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Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria.
Turkey will continue its path of reconciliation with Syria following Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s victory, according to al-Watan.
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Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria.
Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria.
Saudi Arabia is attempting to persuade Washington to consider its approach by offering incentives to Assad in exchange for US support, according to al-Tareeq.
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.
The delegation included security figures from Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan, according to Baladi News.
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Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria.
Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria.
Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria.
Russia holds meeting with controversial opposition figure over future of Syria, Shaam network reports.
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Syrian officials are still discussing plans to evacuate their citizens in Sudan, who number more than 30,000, Athr Press reports
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Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria.
Analysts have concluded that Arab countries have no other options but to restore their relations with Syria, Athr Press says.
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Assad recently issued a decree announcing the dismissal of Amr Salem from his position as Minister of Internal Trade, according to Rozana.
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Congress is playing a critical role in pressuring the U.S. administration to take effective measures to prevent the rehabilitation of Assad, according to Syria TV.
Mekdad’s visit falls within the framework of the Arab-Syrian rapprochement, Athr Press says.
Forty former U.S. officials and Syrian American political leaders have signed an open letter to President Joe Biden.
Ali Mamlouk, the head of national security in Syria, and Hossam Luqa, the director of general intelligence, visited Riyadh last week, al-Souria Net reports.
Sources say Riyadh has made “clear requests” to Assad regarding drug trafficking, according to Iyad al-Jaafari in al-Modon.
The National Platform for NGOs “Tasharek” was launched by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor, according to al-Watan.
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Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria.
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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Your daily brief of the English-speaking press on Syria.
Shoukry ignored journalists’ questions about Arab normalization with the Syrian regime, according to Syria TV.
Sham Sheikh Mohammed’s story gained widespread sympathy after she was trapped under rubble for approximately 40 hours, according to Syria TV.
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In response to the increasing efforts of some Arab countries to normalize relations with the Assad regime, Qatar said its position has not changed, according to al-Souria Net.
The U.S. and global withdrawal from Syria encouraged Arab countries and Turkey to look for an alternative mechanism to resolve the Syrian crisis, according to Bassam Barabandi.
It is shameful that any Arab country rolls the red carpet for Bashar al-Assad, says Ghazi Dahman, in an op-ed for al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives, Mohammed Al-Halbousi, called for increasing regional cooperation and coordination, according to al-Watan.
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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.
The arab initiative was conceived at least five months prior to the earthquake, when Jordan received preliminary approval from Saudi Arabia to initiate it, according to Orient Net.
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Damascus has succeeded in breaking some of the isolation imposed on it regionally, Athr Press says.
The total number of aid planes that have arrived in Syria is now 174, with 71 of them coming from the UAE, al-Watan reports.
An aid shipment by the Italian government and the European Union entered through the Lebanese-Syrian border, according to al-Watan.
The February 6th earthquake exacerbated existing shortages in the country.
After the earthquake, Jordan’s foreign minister Ayman Safadi arrived to Syria on Wednesday in the first such visit since the Syrian conflict.
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.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, ordered $100 million for relief to those affected by the earthquake, according to Syria TV.
Photos showed Assad relaxed with a smile on his face most of the time during a tour of Aleppo.
Syrians in northwest Syria are left to fend for their fate alone at the height of the disaster, according to Syria TV.
While a magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit Turkey and Syria early on Monday, Ankara has resumed strikes on Tel Rifaat.
At least 2,300 people have been killed after two powerful earthquakes struck Turkey and Syria.
A delegation of the Negotiating Committee met Geir Pedersen and representatives of the European Union, America and Britain at the Committee’s headquarters in Geneva, according to Baladi News.
Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Ahmed Adel al-Jubeir met with France’s Ambassador for Syria, Brigitte Kurmi, according to Athr Press.
Sources told Athr Press that the improvement in trade between the two countries caries a political message.
Sources confirmed to Athr Press that Syria’s participation in an Energy summit in the UAE carries important political messages.
The press has been debating where and when the upcoming meeting between the foreign ministers of Turkey, Syria and Russia will be held
Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar asked the opposition not to respond to provocations against them, according to Syria TV.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry revealed a close visit of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi to Turkey and Syria without specifying a date, according to Syria TV.
A report published by the Lebanese newspaper An-Nahar on January 7th suggests that a meeting Abu Dhabi is likely, according to Enab Baladi.
According to information available to Asharq Al-Awsat, Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad and Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu will meet next Wednesday in Moscow.
President Assad stressed that the relations between Syria and the UAE are historic, according to SANA.
The three-day conference is organized by the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center and the Emirates News Agency, according to Syria Times.
Jordan wants to activate efforts to reach a political solution to the Syrian crisis, according to al-Watan.
Jordan called for a “gradual approach” to normalization with Damascus, according to al-Souria Net.
Jordan’s King Abdullah II said the kingdom continues to push for a political solution to the Syrian crisis, according to Baladi News.
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi has said that his country was mobilizing support for the “peace process” led by some Arab countries in Syria, according to al-Souria Net.
Syrians can expect violence to intensify as Russia demonstrates to its friends in the region it will stay the course in Syria, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The UAE is a major trade partner of Syria, ranking first among arab countries, according to SANA.
Most of the remittances sent to Syria come from the UAE, Iraq, and Turkey, according to Athr Press.
After Europe stopped taking Syrian asylum seekers, countries in Africa and Asia have emerged as alternatives, according to al-Hal Net.
Jackie Chan has previously expressed pro-Russia and pro-China viewpoints, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
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.
As Moscow is busy in Ukraine, Tehran is ready to seize the opportunity in Syria, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Russian warplanes targeted opposition positions; a rocket attack killed 10 government soldiers and wounded nine more in the northwest; Kurdish militants fired rockets and mortar shells from Syria on a Turkish military border post; Putin has begun moving troops from Syria to Ukraine
A few weeks after his visit to the UAE, the Syrian President has congratulated the new president of the Emirates, Mohamed bin Zayed, state news agency SANA reports
Lavrov said Oman and Russia shared a “common vision… on many international issues”, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Bahra hinted that the opposition might withdraw from the political process, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The UAE has called for addressing security challenges and de-escalation in Syria to make progress in the country’s political process, according to Hashtag Syria.
Assad is set to benefit the most from the rapprochement with the UAE, according to al-Souria Net.
Moscow considers that it lost control over Assad’s foreign relations after the outbreak of the Ukraine war, according to al-Souria Net.
Former Israeli ambassador to Egypt, Yitzhak Levanon, said that the stability of Syria contributes significantly to the stability of the Middle East, according to Syria TV.
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The law by Bashar al-Assad that criminalizes torture is a facade, but it is also an acknowledgment by the regime of its own brutality, according to Wael Sawah for al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Syria participated in the World Energy Forum in Dubai, where it discussed renewable energies and climate change, according to SANA.
The secretary-general of the Arab League said there was no consensus yet on the return of Syria, according to Shaam Network.
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The Syrian opposition blamed the regime delegation for the failure of this round of constitutional talks, according to al-Jazeera.
The Syrian regime president might visit Saudi Arabia and Egypt after the UAE.
Assad’s visit added more tension to the already strained relations between the U.S and the UAE, according to North Press.
President Bashar al-Assad received on Wednesday the Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian, according to SANA.
An Israeli website claims that after the UAE, Assad will visit Saudi Arabia and Egypt, according to al-Souria Net.
Will the visit of Assad to the UAE influence the latter’s ties with the U.S.? Al-Araby al-Jadeed answers.
The visit of Assad to the UAE cannot be dissociated from global developments, according to North Press.
Al-Assad was welcomed in the UAE, his first visit to an Arab country since the beginning of the war in 2011, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed
Russia and the UAE stressed on the need for an international effort to rebuild Syria, according to the Syria Times.
The closure of the SOC offices in Ankara might be the result of an internal feud, or an attempt from Turkey to court Arab countries.
Exchange of fire between opposition and regime forces, Syrian Russian mercenary in Dubai for tourism, and weather conditions close ports in Syria. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
The crown princes of the UAE and Saudi Arabia refused to cooperate with Biden on oil supply, according to Athr Press.
France’s ambassador the UN said he was pessimistic about the situation in Syria, in an interview to Asharq al-Awsat.
The Syrian regime continues to face attacks in Daraa, al-Souria, an opposition website, says
Syria and the UAE have signed an agreement for exchanging expertise in archiving Syrian archaeological pieces, according to SANA.
The Foreign Minister of Qatar Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman al-Thani stressed that it is unlikely that Qatar will normalize relations with Israel or the Assad regime, according to the Zaitun agency.
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.
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Riyadh and Doha are united in their opposition to normalization with the Damascus regime, according to al-Hal Net.
Pedersen has called on the parties involved in the Syrian conflict to break the stalemate through compromise, according to North Press.
A Syrian-American journalist visited Israel to attend the Miss Universe beauty pageant, sparking widespread controversy, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Sources in Syria and the UAE expect that Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi will soon visit Damascus and Abu Dhabi to discuss stability and cooperation, Rai al-Yom reports.
The council of ministers of the Organization of Arab Petroleum Exporting Countries decided that Syria will host the 2024 Arab Energy Conference in the capital Damascus, SANA reports.
Syrian refugees are left with no choice but to return to Syria or face cold and hunger at the borders between Belarus and Poland, according to Syria TV.
Industry Minister Ziad Sabbagh revealed that the Ministry of Industry has suffered more than one trillion Syrian pounds’ worth of losses as a result of the Syrian conflict, Athr Press writes.
During his visit to Tehran, Syrian FM Faisal Mekdad has reaffirmed his commitment to improving strategic relations with Iran, SANA reports.
The Syrian Foreign Minister will be in Iran for two days to discuss bilateral relations, according to North Press.
The Syrian Greek Orthodox Patriarch met with the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, to discuss Christian-Muslim brotherhood, according to al-Dostor.
The president of Algeria suggested on Saturday that the regime of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is supposed to return to the Arab League during the organization’s next summit, according to Asharq al-Awsat.
As the UAE bets on normalization with Assad to diminish Iranian influence in Syria, it remains unclear whether this strategy will work, according to al-Araby al-Jadeed.
Shaaban said the world is dealing with Syria in a new way following the defeat of armed groups in various locations in the country, according to Athr Press.
The President of the Syrian Opposition Coalition, Salem al-Meslet, received a delegation from the Italian Foreign Ministry to discuss the recent developments in Syria, according to the SOC media department.
While the West refuses to recognize his control over Syria, Assad has sought assistance from China and wealthier regional powers like the UAE, al-Araby al-Jadeed writes.
The International Conference for the return of refugees sponsored by Russia was reduced to mere bilateral meetings with Syria on the refugee issue, according to al-Souria Net.
The Syria South Africa Parliamentary Friendship Committee discussed cooperation with the Ambassador of the Republic of South Africa, SANA writes.
The UAE Foreign Minister met with a number of Arab and UN officials to discuss the Syrian issue after his meeting with Assad, Athr Press reports.
The UAE Foreign Minister met UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen in Dubai to discuss developments in Syria, according to the Syria Times.
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman al-Safadi revealed that Jordan held talks with Washington before engaging in rapprochement with Syria, according to Athr Press.
As the U.S. neutralizes the role of the UAE in several files, including in Syria, Abu Dhabi’s move comes to expand its margin in the region, Mohamed Sarmini writes in Nedaa Post.
Minister Counselor Kinan Zahreddine handed his credentials as consul-general of the Syrian Arab Republic in the Emirate of Dubai and the Northern Emirates of the United Arab Emirates, SANA writes.
The recent move by the UAE, which sent its top diplomat to Syria to meet the regime’s president Bashar al-Assad, comes in a period of American disinterest for the Syria file.
President Assad received in Damascus Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the UAE, to discuss bilateral relations, the Syrian Presidency Facebook page claims.
Exports of Fruits and Vegetables from Syria to Iraq and Gulf States have decreased by more than 60%, after the ban on the export of potatoes, according to Athr Press.
President Bashar al-Assad on Wednesday made a telephone call with Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed al-Nahyan to discuss bilateral relations between Syria and the UAE, SANA reports.
The U.S. Secretary of State said on Wednesday that his country rules out normalization with the Syrian regime of Bashar al-Assad, according to the Daily Sabah.
The pavilion of Syria at Expo Dubai 2020 has attracted wide interest, 10 years after Syria’s last participation, SANA reports.
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The Syrian Minister of Water Resources discussed with the Minister of Energy and Infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates ways to enhance joint cooperation in water and energy, according to The Syria Times.
The U.S. retreat from the region would only benefit tyrants and fascist groups, particularly in Syria where it would allow Assad to eliminate rebels, Sam Hamdan writes for the New Arab.
Turkish media reported that a ‘historic meeting’ will be held between the heads of the secret services in Turkey and Syria, according to Baladi News.
Iran is extending its influence in Aleppo, by building an ‘Iranian belt’ in the city similar to Beirut’s southern suburb, according to Nedaa Post.
Syria has denounced the Turkish intervention in the domestic affairs of Tunisia, after president Saied suspended parliament, according to SANA.
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.
The settlement in the Southern part of Syria, that keeps Assad’s forces out of the region of Deraa, is behind the low turnout in the presidential elections, according to Athar Press.
Defector Brigadier general Ahmad Rahal is facing deportation from Turkey, all whilst receiving death threats by the Syrian National Army, Enab Baladi claims.
The Syrian election is legitimate only to those who oppose democracy, columnist Sam Hamad says in this commentary piece in The New Arab
Turkey’s foreign minister and Syria’s former prime minister have discussed the latest developments in Syria, according to Alsouria Net.
The United Arab Emirates’ foreign minister has described Syria’s return to the Arab League as “inevitable,” writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Middle Eastern countries have faired poorly in this years Corruption Perceptions Index, with Yemen and Syria being ranked as the worse for public sector corruption write Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The Syrian Negotiations Commission have had limited success at their most recent meeting, with opposing factions failing to agree on appointments writes Al-Modon.
The United Nation’s World Food Programme used US-sanctioned Syrian airline Cham Wings to deliver aid to Libya, prompting outrage online reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Amid political inaction Khalid al-Mahamid has called for the forming of a new political movement, which it is hoped will unite the south and achieve progress towards a political solution writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The late Walid al-Muallem reportedly submitted his resignation to Assad on multiple occasions, citing health issues, but his requests were denied by the Syrian leader reports Nedaa Syria.
The refugee conference held in Damascus has been met with scorn and derision by those opposed to the Assad regime, and other International powers have been less than receptive.
The conference on refugees begins today, but Russian efforts to get the United States and the European Union involved, appear to have failed.
With the election of Joe Biden, it is expected that there will be a change in US policy in the region, that will include reaching out diplomatically to Iran writes Al-Watan.
The recent peace agreement between the UAE and Israel was barely acknowledged by Syria, but not for lack of interest, but rather due to the complicated relationship between the two countries writes Annahar.
Lebanese officials have confirmed, that the wife of Rami Makhlouf has flown to the UAE, accompanied by eight other people, including her children reports Sowt Al-Asima.
Following news about a deal between Israel and the UAE, Bouthaina Shaaban has questioned what the UAE could hope to gain and the commitment of Israel reports Al-Watan.
The recent Caesar Act has posed a number of issues for the United Arab Emirates, who until recently were engaging in normalisation with the regime writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Syrian military intelligence officers, who have been accused of torture during the war, are receiving training in the UAE reports Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The new US sanctions on Syria penalises any person or company that assists the Assad regime or contributes to the country’s reconstruction, putting Syria in a state of near-complete isolation writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the UN has spoken about the need to return Syria to the Arab League and the possibility of reopening the Saudi Embassy in Damascus writes Al-Masdar.
Rami Makhlouf has threatened economic collapse of the country if his survival is not ensured writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
Russia has trained Syrian fighters, who underwent reconciliation with regime, and will now be sent to Libya to fight on their behalf reports Zaman Al-Wasl.
Guernica 37 has said that Rami Makhlouf is in the UAE and that he should be tried for his role in supporting the regime and their crimes writes Etihad Press.
In a sign of easing tensions, Syria has witnessed investment from Saudi Arabia in the trade and supply industries writes Alsouria Net.
US Ambassador James Jeffrey has discussed the relationship between Syria and Russia and the future of America’s involvement in Syria writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
Syrians working in Gulf countries are worried the recent economic troubles will limit the amount they are able to send home writes Iqtissad.
Syrian men, who were worked as security guards at oil fields, have found themselves forced to fight on the frontlines for rogue General Khalifa Haftar’s militias in Libya writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
As part of their support for Khalifa Haftar, Syria is training a number of Libyan pilots to fly Russian Mi-25 attack helicopters reports Zaman Al-Wasl.
With thanks from the Syrian president, the UAE has called on the UN to provide assistance in ensuring a ceasefire in Syria, to aid efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus reports Hashtag Syria.
The coronavirus outbreak has stretched the relationship between Iran and Syria, with some speculating that Iran could be forced out reports Brocar Press.
There is a possibility that Syria could be brought back in to the international community, if it is willing to curb the Turkish and Iranian influence on its territories writes Asharq Al-Awsat.
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Syria’s permanent representative to the United Nations has attended a ceremony with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State, who called for a restoration of relations 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.
The UAE Charge de’ Affairs in Damascus highlighted the strong bilateral relations between the two countries and the UAE’s support for Assad writes SANA.
The Syria International Petroleum and Mineral Resources exhibition is hoped to be an opportunity for foreign companies to get involved in Syrian resources reports SANA.
Countries from around the world have been quick to condemn the actions of the Turkish regime in northern Syria writes SANA.
A handshake between Ahmed Aboul Gheit and Walid al-Muallem has led to speculation that some Arab countries are ready to restore relations with Damascus writes Al-Watan.
Representatives from Arab and Western countries have attended the Damascus International Fair, but visitor numbers have been down on previous years reports Sowt al-Asima.
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Despite repeated warnings from the US, a large delegation of businessmen from the UAE is attending the Damascus International Fair reports Syria TV.
Mahmoud Al-Zahar, a co-founder of Hamas, said that it was in the interests of Hamas to have good relations with all the countries that oppose Israel writes Al-Araby Al-Jadeed.
The breeder and trading of dogs is a growing business in Syria, with some dogs being sold for as much as 3 million Syrian pounds writes Al-Watan.
While Assad has achieved success on the ground, he now faces new battles on the diplomatic stage, which look set to be an insurmountably task writes Anadolu News Agency.
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Jeremy Hunt, the UK foreign secretary, said that Assad is likely to remain in his position, adding that the UK has “no plans” to reopen diplomatic relations with Syria reports Arab News.
After many years of conflict, Assad has come out on top and foreign countries are reestablishing ties writes Al-Araby al-Jadeed.
The visit of Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir, marks the first time that an Arab leader has visited Syria since the war began in 2011 writes Anadolu News Agency.
Forces from the Gulf are active on the ground in Deir ez-Zor, fighting against the Islamic State and deterring any actions by the Turks writes Basnews.
The UAE and Saudi Arabia have reportedly sent troops to join the US-led coalition east of the Euphrates, as Turkey prepares to expand military operations writes Yeni Şafak.
The Vice President of the Syrian High Negotiations Committee has stepped down after it came to light that he worked with foreign intelligence agencies writes Ana Press.
After being denied entry to a number of countries, Hassan al-Kontar has been arrested and it is believed he will be returned to Syria reports Asharq al-Awsat.
UAE Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Anwar Gargash believes that the conflict will continue and that a political solution must be found writes The National
What’s bad for the Iranians could be good for the Syrians write The New Arab
Enab Baladi explores the worrying trend of games that encourage youths to kill themselves
Opposition sources say Russia and the UAE are looking to advance talks using Mohamad Dahlan, a Palestinian intelligence figure who has been linked to numerous regional intrigues
Syrian businessmen and their families were expelled on charges of working with Qatar during the Saudi-led blockade, Palestinian-run newspaper reports
The opposition meets with high-level diplomatic figures in London to discuss its three-stage political vision, which includes six months of negotiations, a transition period lasting 18 months, and ending in elections
he U.S. State Department said the meeting between them “reaffirms strength of U.S.-UK special relationship.”
The U.S. State Department said the meeting between them “reaffirms strength of U.S.-UK special relationship.”
More than 95 percent of Syrian citizen’s visa applications to Turkey have been refused since new regulations took place earlier this year, according to legal practitioner
Children of Emirati Colonel Mohammed Abdouly detained after raid on their family home in the Emirate of Fujairah last Thursday
Syrians continue to rank amongst the top foreign investors in a number of regional countries, despite being unwelcome in a growing number of states
According to UAE Today newspaper, the total value of Syrian investments was approximately AED 6.5 billion, followed by Palestinians and Saudis who traded AED 5.7 billion and AED 5.2 billion each in Dubai
Representative of the Russian delegation was asked a question regarding Moscow’s view of the possibility of a Syria “after Assad”
The Middle East has witnessed a flurry of diplomatic activity in recent months, including visits by various leaders from around the world to the region’s capitals
The document suggested forming transitional institutions including “a transitional government” that has the authorities of the president and the prime minister as stipulated by in the current constitution
The Shura Council sent a clear message that the Brotherhood is finally opening a new chapter in its history
The viewpoint of Jordan talks about the need to maintain the Syrian regime and the state apparatus in a transitional phase
Asharq Al-Awsat spoke with Ahmad Toumeh about his reinstatement as prime minister following a no-confidence vote, as well as plans to further move the government’s operations into Syrian territory and form a “Syrian national army”
Millions of Syrians living in areas under the control of IS have already felt the impact of the attacks of the coalition
Because of the immorality and hostility of the Islamic State to all, and the danger it poses for the legal, geographic and demographic status quo in the region, everyone must forget their differences, or ignore them for now, in order to confront this storm
Until we learn to embrace the true meaning of citizenship, dictatorships and extremism will prevail
Zeytoun Millie is a Syrian artist who has lived in the UAE for more than 12 years and established a career for herself in the Northern Emirates
Ministry lambasts UAE for never having practiced democracy through the ballot box
Asharq Al-Awsat speaks with the president of Syria’s largest opposition group
Journalist Firas Choufi drives through the province of Daraa, where the revolution broke out 3 years ago
Assad enjoys immense popularity as the most popular Arab leader, the editorial in the newspaper says
Adnan Adulraszak writes for The Syrian Observer on how Assad targets business people who have different views than his
Jarba was addressing the foreign ministers of the Arab League
Many have transferred their wealth to, the UAE, Russia, and Eastern European countries
That target is toppling Assad, not punishing him, and this possibility has come closer
The target is toppling Assad, not punishing him, and this possibility has come closer
It once seemed like Syrian President al-Assad would quickly fall in Syria’s uprising, but increased Russian and Iranian support, and now the coup in Egypt, have given him a new lease on life
Several bodies of international law provide standards applicable to the Syrian crisis, including international humanitarian law, international criminal law, and international human rights law