#Ahmad Al Shara
28 articles with this tag
PoliticsUN Reports 49 Syrians Detained and 280 Armed Israeli Incursions in September
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk reported that Israel held 49 Syrians and carried out 280 armed incursions into southern Syria in September, amid allegations of detainee torture and mounting regional tensions.
PoliticsGolan Heights Dilemma: Israel's New Military Line Blurs Engagement and Confrontation
Israel is constructing a new military line known as Sufa 53 inside Syria, complicating diplomatic efforts and blurring the lines between engagement and confrontation in the Golan Heights. The strategic infrastructure project creates significant political challenges for Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara.
PoliticsSyrian Official Refutes Claims That Saudi Arabia Requested Troops to Fight Houthis
A Syrian official has dismissed reports that Saudi Arabia requested military troops from Damascus to help fight Houthi rebels in Yemen. The denial comes shortly after Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh.
PoliticsUAE and Syria Leaders Hold Phone Call to Discuss Regional Security and Economic Ties
President Sheikh Mohamed and Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara held a phone call to discuss regional security, bilateral relations, and expanding economic co-operation.
PoliticsSaudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Holds High-Level Talks with Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara in Riyadh
Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh for official talks, as regional tensions and Houthi hostilities escalate.
PoliticsSyrian Forces Arrest Hezbollah-Linked Cell and Seize Rocket Launchers Near Southern Border
Syrian security forces arrested a three-man cell linked to Hezbollah and dismantled their rocket launchers in the Yarmouk river basin. The operation comes amid ongoing regional tensions and diplomatic efforts involving Israel and the US.
EconomySyria Faces $1 Billion Budget Deficit and Considers Halting Major Investment Projects
Syria is weighing the delay of key investment projects and implementing spending cuts to address a $1 billion budget deficit driven by rising costs from regional conflicts.
SportsSyria Set to Host Arab Cycling Championship in Historic Sporting Return After 19 Years
Syria prepares to host the Arab Cycling Championship next month, marking its first major regional sporting event in 19 years with delegations from 14 nations participating.
PoliticsSyrian President Ahmad Al Shara Condemns Israeli Strikes at UN General Assembly
Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara addressed the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, condemning ongoing Israeli air strikes and incursions while highlighting Syria's post-war reconstruction, refugee returns, and restored international diplomatic ties.
PoliticsSyrian President Ahmad Al Shara and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi Forge New Ties in Historic UN Meeting
Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi met for the first time at the UN General Assembly in New York to strengthen bilateral ties and security co-operation.
PoliticsSyrian President Ahmad Al Shara Leaves Door Open for Re-Election to Complete Governance Plans
Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara said he may seek re-election after the transitional period if needed to complete his governance plans. He also addressed Israeli strikes, the Golan Heights, and the situation in Lebanon during an Atlantic Council event.
PoliticsSyrian Authorities Detain Five Former Assad-Era Air Force Officers for Deadly Airstrikes
Syrian security forces in Tartus have arrested five former Assad-era air force officers accused of planning and executing lethal airstrikes against civilians and residential areas.
PoliticsUAE and Syria Strengthen Bilateral Ties and Economic Cooperation in Abu Dhabi Summit
President Sheikh Mohamed met with Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara in Abu Dhabi to discuss strengthening economic ties and bilateral cooperation, following Mr Al Shara's participation in the Arab Media Summit in Dubai.
EconomyUS Officials and Business Leaders Travel to Syria to Strengthen Economic Partnerships
A high-level delegation of US officials and business leaders visited Damascus to strengthen economic ties and explore investment opportunities as Syria works to rejoin the global economy.
CultureSyrian President Ahmad Al Shara Set to Deliver Keynote at Dubai's Arab Media Summit
Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara will deliver a keynote address at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai, marking his first visit to the city since taking office as Syria rebuilds its international relations.
PoliticsInside the Cross-Border Security Operation Linking Lebanon and Syria to Dismantle a Covert Cell
Lebanese and Syrian security authorities have uncovered a militant cell plotting attacks inside Syria, highlighting a rare cross-border security partnership aimed at curbing former regime remnants and Hezbollah's influence.
EconomySaudi Arabia and Syria Establish Joint Bank to Drive Investment and Regional Ties
Saudi Arabia and Syria have launched a joint bank and signed major transport agreements to boost investment and rebuild the Syrian economy following the lifting of US sanctions.
PoliticsSyrian President Ahmad Al Shara Appoints Former SDF Commander Mazloum Abdi as Presidential Adviser
Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara has appointed former SDF commander Mazloum Abdi as a presidential adviser following the dissolution of the Kurdish-led force and its integration into state institutions.
PoliticsHow Pressure and Months of Stalling Led to the Dissolution of the SDF in Syria
The Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have officially disbanded following intense pressure from the US and an integration deal with Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara, ending years of Kurdish autonomy aspirations.
PoliticsHistoric Shift in Syria as Kurdish-Led SDF Dissolves and Integrates into State Forces
Kurdish leader Mazloum Abdi announced the dissolution of the Syrian Democratic Forces, completing an agreement to integrate the US-backed militia into Syria's state institutions following mediation by Washington and Paris.
PoliticsUS Removes Syria from Terrorism Sponsor List in Major Milestone to End Decades of Isolation
The US State Department has removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism after 47 years, marking a major milestone in ending the nation's decades-long global isolation.
PoliticsUS Removes Syria from Terrorism List, Paving the Way for Reconstruction and High-Stakes Peace Talks with Israel
The US has officially removed Syria from its state sponsors of terrorism list, eliminating legal barriers to reconstruction while increasing pressure on President Ahmad Al Shara to pursue a peace deal with Israel.
PoliticsUS Officially Removes Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism List After Nearly Five Decades
The US State Department has officially removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism after 47 years, paving the way for economic recovery and foreign investment.
PoliticsFormer Syrian Mufti Ahmad Badr Al Din Hassoun Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
Ahmad Badr Al Din Hassoun, the former top Islamic official under the deposed Assad regime, has been sentenced to life in prison on charges including incitement to violence and abuse of office.