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Damascus

Latest news on the capital of Syria, one of the world's oldest cities and a major cultural centre of the Arab world

The British Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan, in 2007. Getty Images

Diplomacy's changing footprint as told by mission openings and closures

NewsOctober 14, 2026
Syria's President Ahmad Al Shara, centre, and Dubai businessman Mohamed Alabbar, right, attend the signing ceremony for a deal to develop new projects, at the People’s Palace in Damascus. Sana / AFP

Abu Dhabi’s Eagle Hills to develop residential and tourism projects in Syria

PropertyOctober 05, 2026
A number of buildings were damaged in Syria as a result of the decade-long conflict. AFP

Syria to build two million homes by 2035 to plug housing shortage

PropertySeptember 24, 2026
Syria's first Art Week is taking place at the Warda Masar building in Damascus. Ahmad Fallaha / The National
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Syria's first Art Week seeks to revive cultural scene after years of war

Art & DesignSeptember 16, 2026
The joint venture will be close to Damascus city centre. Photo: Arada

UAE developer Arada to build $7bn 'UAE-style' mixed-use project in Syria

PropertySeptember 01, 2026
The National

Shadi's take on Syria’s Kurdish-led SDF being dissolved

CartoonAugust 27, 2026
Syria's economy is projected to record double-digit growth this year. Anadolu

Syria’s US terror delisting opens door to foreign investment

EconomyAugust 25, 2026
The damage after two buses collided on the Deir Ezzor-Damascus road. AFP
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At least 35 killed and dozens injured in Syria bus collision

MENAJuly 25, 2026
Participants at the 2025 Damascus Marathon pass by the army headquarters building, which was bombed in July 2025. Photo: Jenny Gustafsson

Photo essay: How a running club is helping Syria find its stride

TN MagazineJuly 15, 2026
Marathon runners pass by the army headquarters building in Damascus, which was bombed in July 2025
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Running clubs of Syria - in pictures

July 15, 2026
Syria's economy is in need of reconstruction and investment after 13 years of civil war. AFP

Syria on cusp of sanctions-free era

MENAJuly 10, 2026
The Syrian parliament building in Damascus. AFP

Syrian authorities postpone opening of new parliament

MENAJuly 05, 2026

Bomb blast kills at least six people in Syrian capital

MENAJuly 02, 2026
Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara with Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar in Damascus earlier this month. Photo: Presidency of the Syrian Arab Republic

Emaar exits Syria JV to go solo on $500m development

PropertyMay 18, 2026
Mohamed Alabbar, the founder of Emaar Properties, says there are real investment opportunities in Syria. Reuters

Emaar founder Alabbar plans to invest up to $18 billion in Syria

BusinessMay 12, 2026
A woman holds a placard reading 'We will not allow our children to die at the doors of private hospitals' during the rally calling for better living conditions, in Damascus. Reuters
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Hundreds protest in Damascus demanding better living conditions

MENAApril 17, 2026
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