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.
Supportive words from the UAE, coronavirus fears rise, regime attack thwarted in Idleb province, sophisticated anti-air weapons for the opposition and a Syrian man dies in Italy. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
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.
Russia embarrasses President Assad, the United Arab Emirates send financial support to Syria, the US suspends citizenship of ISIS women and Russia accuses the US of blocking aid. Catch up on everything that happened over the weekend.
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.
