DAMASCUS — Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa said that Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman has fulfilled his promise with regard to lifting of US sanctions on Syria.
"I visited Riyadh several months ago and met with Crown Prince (...)
RIYADH — In a landmark diplomatic meeting hosted by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump, Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (via phone) held talks on the future (...)
RIYADH — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan said on Wednesday that Riyadh is coordinating with Washington on procedural matters to implement the decision to lift U.S. sanctions on Syria, calling the move "necessary for the stability of (...)
The first edition of the Arab European Cities Dialogue concluded in Riyadh on Sunday after three days of discussions under the theme "Bridging Cities, Building Futures." The forum was organized by the Riyadh Municipality in collaboration with the (...)
Syria's interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa will visit Paris on Wednesday for talks with President Emmanuel Macron, his first trip to Europe since taking office in January and a possible opening to broader ties with Western countries.
Al-Sharaa took (...)
Israel has intensified its military operations in Syria, launching airstrikes Thursday on areas near Damascus following days of unrest in Druze-majority districts, which Syrian authorities say were triggered by sectarian incitement.
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RIYADH — Saudi Arabia on Friday strongly condemned the Israeli airstrike that targeted the vicinity of the presidential palace in Damascus, renewing its firm rejection of any violation of Syria's sovereignty, security, and stability.
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Syria strongly condemned foreign intervention in the country following a rare Israeli strike near Damascus on Wednesday amid deadly sectarian violence.
Syria said the Israeli strike killed at least one security officer and injured several other (...)
DAMASCUS — Syria has expressed its heartfelt gratitude to Saudi Arabia and Qatar for their generous support to settle the outstanding financial dues owed by Syria to the World Bank, amounting to $15 million.
In an official statement released on (...)
DAMASCUS — A Saudi medical team from the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSRelief) arrived at Damascus International Airport on Tuesday to carry out a voluntary medical mission focused on cardiac care.
The 24-member delegation (...)
Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa reaffirmed his country's commitment to dialogue and diplomacy as fundamental tools for resolving conflicts and fostering regional and global stability.
Speaking at the 4th edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum on (...)
DAMASCUS — A delegation from the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) is scheduled to visit Damascus airport on Friday in preparation for the resumption of direct flights between Saudi Arabia and Syria, the Saudi Press Agency (...)
Syria has strongly condemned a fresh wave of Israeli strikes on airbases and other military sites overnight as an "unjustified escalation".
The foreign ministry said the attacks almost destroyed Hama airbase and injured dozens of people. A (...)
Syria's new President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Saturday formally announced the formation of a new government, pledging to rebuild state institutions based on transparency and accountability in a post-Assad era.
Speaking at a ceremony at the Presidential (...)
MAKKAH — Lebanese Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam expressed his gratitude to Saudi Arabia for its role in facilitating talks between Beirut and Damascus, highlighting the Kingdom's efforts in addressing key unresolved issues with Syria.
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Germany has reopened its embassy in Damascus, 13 years after it was shuttered in the early phase of Syria's civil war.
Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock reopened the mission during a visit to the Syrian capital, her second trip to the country since (...)
RIYADH — Direct flights between the Saudi eastern city of Dammam and Damascus, capital of Syria, resumed on Wednesday after a hiatus of 13 years. A Syrian Air plane bound for Damascus departed Dammam's King Fahd International Airport on Wednesday (...)
The defense ministers of Syria and Lebanon agreed to a ceasefire on Monday, Syria's state-run SANA news agency reported, after cross-border attacks left 10 dead and more than 50 wounded.
The two officials also agreed to strengthen coordination and (...)
ALEPPO — The Syrian Civil Aviation Authority announced that Aleppo International Airport will reopen on Tuesday, March 18, following the completion of all technical and administrative preparations.
The authority confirmed that the airport is now (...)
Syria's president on Thursday signed a temporary constitution that leaves the country under his group's rule while promising to protect the rights of all Syrians for five years during a transitional phase.
The nation's rulers came to power when the (...)
Syria has reached an agreement with the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to integrate them into state institutions, marking a major shift in the country's governance.
The Syrian presidency announced the agreement on Monday, releasing (...)
Syria's leader Ahmed al-Sharaa has vowed to hold anyone involved in harming civilians accountable after days of clashes where Syrian security forces allegedly killed hundreds of civilians from the Alawite community.
A UK-based monitor said 830 (...)
Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa said Sunday that the recent security tensions in the country's coastal region are "under control," describing them as "expected challenges."
"The crisis has passed safely," Al-Sharaa stated after attending dawn (...)
The Syrian presidency announced on Sunday the formation of an independent national commission to investigate the recent violent incidents in the port cities of Latakia and Tartus.
Last week, the coastal governorates of Latakia and Tartus witnessed (...)
Syria's Education Ministry is considering removing from the school curriculum, Queen Zenobia, one of the country's most emblematic icons.
Among the controversial proposals is a drive to do away with any mention of the Syrian Queen and Khawla bint (...)
