DAMASCUS — Syria has formally adopted a Saudi-developed agreement for the protection of foreign investors, laying the foundation for future investments flowing into the country.
The move marks a key milestone in Syria's efforts to rebuild its (...)
DAMASCUS — A high-level Saudi delegation led by Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih arrived in Damascus on Wednesday to participate in the Saudi-Syrian Investment Forum, marking a major step in restoring economic ties between the two (...)
DAMASCUS — A high-level Saudi delegation led by Minister of Investment Khalid Al-Falih arrived in Damascus on Wednesday ahead of the Saudi-Syrian Investment Forum, set to take place Thursday, marking a significant step toward restoring economic (...)
US President Donald Trump was caught by surprise last week by Israeli actions in Gaza and Syria, and in both instances phoned Benjamin Netanyahu to "rectify" the matter, according to the White House.
That underscores what sources have said is an (...)
JEDDAH — The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman chaired the Cabinet session held Tuesday in Jeddah, where key regional and international developments were discussed, including Saudi Arabia's continued support for Syria and the situation (...)
RIYADH — The Saudi Embassy in Damascus has announced the introduction of special travel permits for businesspeople and investors from both Saudi Arabia and Syria, paving the way for renewed economic engagement and investment exploration between the (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia is moving forward with plans to deepen its bilateral ties with Syria through the launch of the Syrian-Saudi Investment Forum 2025, the Ministry of Investment announced on Tuesday.
The initiative reflects the Kingdom's continued (...)
The Syrian Interior Ministry announced that the city of Suwayda has been cleared of tribal fighters and that clashes within the city have come to a halt following the implementation of a nationwide ceasefire agreement.
"Following intensive efforts (...)
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa reaffirmed Saturday that the Syrian state alone possesses the authority and capacity to restore order and preserve national sovereignty across all parts of the country, including the restive southern province of (...)
The Syrian presidency announced a comprehensive and immediate nationwide ceasefire on Saturday, following a week of intense clashes between Bedouin Arab tribes and Druze armed groups in the southern province of Suwayda, and subsequent Israeli (...)
Syrian forces largely withdrew from the southern province of Sweida on Thursday following days of clashes with militias linked to the Druze minority.
While the truce between armed groups and government forces appeared to be largely holding, state (...)
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said an agreement has been reached to end the violence in Syria following Israeli attacks on the country's capital.
Israel's military struck the Syrian defence ministry in Damascus and government forces in (...)
Syria's interim president has said it is his "priority" to protect the country's Druze citizens, after Israel vowed to destroy government forces it accused of attacking members of the religious minority in Suweida province.
In his first televised (...)
RIYADH — A Saudi relief plane carrying urgent humanitarian aid for wildfire victims in Syria's Latakia governorate landed at Aleppo International Airport, launching the Kingdom's humanitarian air bridge to support those affected by the recent (...)
RIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Thursday from Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa, during which both leaders discussed the latest developments in Syria and regional stability.
The Crown Prince (...)
Israel says it has bombed Syrian government forces around Suweida, as they entered the predominantly Druze city following two days of deadly sectarian clashes.
At least 200 people have been killed since the fighting between Druze militias and (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan held a telephone call on Wednesday with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan to discuss escalating regional security concerns, including the latest Israeli airstrikes on Syrian territory.
The (...)
A powerful series of airstrikes has rocked the Syrian capital Damascus, with Syrian state media blaming Israel.
One video from a Syrian television channel shows the Ministry of Defense building being hit live on air, forcing the anchor to take (...)
RIYADH — The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) strongly condemned Israel's latest airstrikes on Syrian territory, reaffirming its firm support for Syria's sovereignty and territorial integrity and rejecting any foreign interference that could aggravate (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has expressed strong support for Syria's sovereignty and unity, while condemning continued Israeli attacks on Syrian territory.
In a statement on Tuesday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Kingdom is following recent (...)
The UK is to start processing Syrian asylum claims again, more than seven months after decisions were paused following the fall of the Assad regime.
Asylum minister Angela Eagle said the Home Office had "worked to lift the pause as soon as there was (...)
At least 30 people have been killed in clashes in southern Syria as authorities sent forces to de-escalate the situation.
Scores of people were also injured in the violence between Bedouin Sunni tribes and fighters from the Druze religious minority (...)
Authorities in Syria announced Sunday that some of the country's worst wildfires in years have been brought under control following 10 days of intense firefighting in the heavily forested mountains of Latakia province.
The fires, fueled by high (...)
The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has continued distributing emergency food and shelter assistance to families affected by recent wildfires in the Latakia countryside of Syria.
On Saturday, the center distributed 500 food (...)
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday unveiled an additional €6.5 billion ($7.6 billion) in military spending over the next two years, citing unprecedented threats ranging from Russia's aggression to nuclear proliferation, cyberattacks, and (...)
