UAE reaffirms support for Syria’s sovereignty during key diplomatic meeting
According to the UAE Foreign Ministry, Abdullah reaffirmed the UAE’s "steadfast stance" in supporting Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, emphasizing the importance
Emirati, Syrian Foreign Ministers Discuss Bolstering Ties on UAE Visit
DUBAI (Reuters) - UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed discussed bolstering "brotherly" ties with Syria during the first official visit by Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani to the United Arab Emirates on Monday, Emirati state news agency WAM reported.

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Syria’s Main Airport Handles First International Flights Since Fall of al-Assad
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Syria: First international flight lands in Damascus since overthrow of Assad
First Qatari Commercial Flight In Almost 13 Years Lands In Damascus: AFP
The first Qatari commercial flight in nearly 13 years landed in Damascus on Tuesday, AFP correspondents said, as international traffic resumed at Syria's main airport nearly a month after rebels toppled Bashar al-Assad.
Saudi Arabia and U.A.E. Tread Cautiously With Syria’s New Leaders
The two Mideast powerhouses have been trying to block the rise of Islamist groups in the region for two decades. The rebel takeover in Damascus will test that approach.
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UAE, Syria discuss building ties as new ministers visit
Foreign ministers from the UAE and Syria’s new government discussed strengthening relations at a meeting Monday during the first official Syrian visit to the Gulf country since the overthrow of president Bashar al-Assad.
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New Syria foreign minister begins first visit to UAE: State media
Syria's new foreign minister Asaad al-Shaibani landed in the United Arab Emirates Monday on his first visit to the country since rebels toppled President Bashar al-Assad last month, official news agency SANA said.
Jordan and Syria to combat arms and drugs smuggling, Islamic State's resurgence
Jordan and Syria have agreed to form a joint security committee to secure their border, combat arms and drug smuggling and work to prevent the resurgence of Islamic State militants, the Jordanian foreign minister said on Tuesday.
Lebanon to deport detained son of late Muslim Brotherhood leader to UAE
BEIRUT — Lebanon’s cabinet voted Tuesday to deport to the United Arab Emirates an Egyptian activist and poet detained by Lebanese security forces after crossing the porous border from Syria last month.
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Syria's Foreign Minister says heading to UAE, Qatar, Jordan
Asaad al-Shaibani said he would be representing his country on an official visit to Qatar, UAE, and Jordan, having just been to Saudi Arabia.
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Recycled metal portrayed as former dictator’s fiefdom
United Arab Emirates-based newspaper says the family of Syria’s dictator Bashar Al Assad controlled the nation’s scrap sales and flows.
Syria's new foreign minister visits Qatar to discuss diplomatic relations
Shibani's trip to Doha comes after he hosted the French and German foreign ministers in Damascus on Friday.View on euronews
Saudi Arabia, UAE tread cautiously with Syria’s new leaders
The two leading Gulf powers, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, are taking a cautious approach, because Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the main rebel faction that has seized control of much of Syria, leans toward Islamism and was once affiliated with the extremist group al-Qaida.