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U.S. President Donald Trump shakes hands with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during a bilateral meeting alongside the NATO leaders summit at the Bestepe Presidential Compound in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst ANKARA, July 8 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - U.S. President Donald Trump informed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday that he had decided to remove Syria from the U.S. list of designated state sponsors of terrorism. “I promised to remov

Smoke and fire rise at the site where explosive devices blew up near a hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was meant to be staying, in Damascus, Syria, in this screengrab obtained from a video, July 7, 2026. REUTERS/Yamam Al Shaar PARIS, July 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Two bombs exploded near the Damascus hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron held meetings on Tuesday, injuring 18 people, Syrian state media said, underscoring security challenges facing Sy

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa speaks during a session at Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Antalya, Turkey, April 17, 2026. REUTERS/Umit Bektas PARIS, July 1 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa appointed 70 lawmakers to a transitional parliament on Wednesday, clearing the way for the 210-member People’s Assembly to convene next week. The chamber is expected to hold its first session on Monday, Mohamed Taha al-Ahmed, head of the Higher Judicial Committe

Saudi Arabia Backs Syria’s Sovereignty at UN Security Council NEW YORK, June 23 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia, speaking on behalf of the Arab Group, affirmed support for Syria’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity during a United Nations Security Council session on the humanitarian and political situation in the country. The Kingdom’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil, delivered the statement, which also backed the Sy

Saudi, Syrian Interior Ministers Discuss Security Cooperation in Makkah | Photography: SPA MAKKAH, May 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif met Syrian Interior Minister Anas Khattab in Makkah to discuss cooperation and security coordination between the two countries, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The meeting reviewed existing areas of cooperation and several issues of mutual interest. Khattab praised Saudi Arabia’s or

Saudi Arabia condemns explosion near Syrian defense ministry building RIYADH, May 21 — Saudi Arabia condemned an explosion near a building belonging to the Syrian Ministry of Defense in Damascus that killed a soldier and injured civilians. In a statement, the foreign ministry reiterated the kingdom’s rejection of all forms of violence and expressed solidarity with Syria. Saudi Arabia also extended condolences over the incident and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa arrives ahead of a meeting with Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street in central London, Britain, March 31, 2026. JUSTIN TALLIS/Pool via REUTERS PARIS, May 21 — Syria will attend the G7 summit in France next month as a guest nation and will be represented by President Ahmed al-Sharaa, three sources familiar with the matter said. The June 15-17 summit will be held in Evian-les-Bains in southeastern France. One Syrian offic

📷| WAM RIYADH, April 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa discussed bilateral ties, cooperation in development and economic fields, and Middle East developments during Al-Sharaa’s working visit to the UAE. Al-Sharaa condemned Iranian attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure in the UAE and other countries in the region, saying they violated sovereignty and international law and u

📷 | SPA JEDDAH, April 22 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Jeddah on Tuesday to review bilateral relations and discuss regional developments, state media reported. The two leaders explored opportunities to support and develop cooperation between the two countries across various fields and coordinated efforts regarding the latest issues in the region. The meeting was attended by senior Saudi off

RIYADH, March 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia strongly condemned an Israeli strike targeting military infrastructure in southern Syria, describing it as a violation of international law and Syrian sovereignty, the Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. In a statement, the ministry said the Kingdom rejects the attack and the violation of the 1974 disengagement agreement. Saudi Arabia called on the international community to put an end to Israeli violations of

SPA Munich, February 14, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Saturday with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shaibani and the accompanying Syrian delegation on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference 2026. The ministers reviewed fraternal relations between Saudi Arabia and Syria and reaffirmed support for the comprehensive agreement in Syria, which provides for the integration of the Autonomous Adminis

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 29, 2025. Saudi Press Agency/Handout via REUTERS DAMASCUS, February 8, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia announced on Saturday a broad investment package for Syria across energy, aviation, real estate and telecommunications, in one of the largest economic commitments to the Syrian market in recent years. Saudi Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih

SPA DAMASCUS, February 7, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi low-cost carrier flynas signed an agreement on Saturday with Syria’s General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport to establish a new commercial airline, flynas Syria, with operations scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026. The signing took place in the presence of Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa and was framed as part of broader Saudi-Syrian economic cooperation and investment coordination

SPA DAMASCUS, February 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Culture Minister Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan inaugurated Saudi Arabia’s pavilion as guest of honor at the Damascus International Book Fair 2026 in the Syrian capital. The opening took place in the presence of Syrian Culture Minister Mohammed Yassin Saleh and Qatari Culture Minister Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad bin Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani. Saudi Arabia is this year’s guest of honor at the fair, which

SPA DAMASCUS, February 6, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Bader bin Abdullah bin Farhan at the Conference Palace in Damascus on Thursday, on the sidelines of the opening of the Damascus International Book Fair 2026, where Saudi Arabia is the guest of honor. Prince Bader conveyed greetings from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince

SPA DAMASCUS, February 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan met Syrian Culture Minister Mohammed Yassin Saleh in Damascus on Thursday during an official visit tied to the Damascus International Book Fair 2026, where Saudi Arabia is guest of honor. Prince Badr congratulated his Syrian counterpart on the launch of the fair and conveyed best wishes for further progress and prosperity for Syria. The two sides reaffir

SPA Riyadh, January 31, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Saudi Arabia welcomed a statement issued by the Syrian government on a ceasefire agreement with the Syrian Democratic Forces, describing it as part of a broader arrangement that includes integrating self-administration institutions into state institutions. In a statement issued on Friday, the ministry said it hoped the agreement would support Syria’s path toward peace, security and st

Riyadh, Jan 20, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia welcomed a ceasefire agreement and the integration of the Syrian Democratic Forces, including their civilian and military institutions, within the Syrian state, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Monday, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The ministry also commended the efforts of the United States in reaching the agreement and said it hoped the move would help reinforce security and stability, support th