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

          The first flydubai flight to Damascus in 12 years landed on Sunday. Photo: Sana

          Flydubai plane lands in Damascus to end 12-year absence

          UAEJune 01, 2025
          Syrian Red Crescent workers collect bodies near Sor El Kobra after a convoy of Syrian Druze fighters were attacked while moving from the southern Suwayda province towards Damascus. AP

          Mayor of Syrian Druze town and son shot dead in escalating sectarian violence

          MENAMay 01, 2025
          Stacks of Syrian notes at an exchange shop in Damascus. Britain said its lifting of sanctions was also to 'promote regional stability and encourage the return of Syrian refugees'. AFP

          Britain lifts Assad-era sanctions in boost for Syria

          MENAApril 24, 2025
          Damaged in the northern city of Aleppo. Much of Syria's infrastructure was destroyed during the protracted civil war. AFP

          Turkish firms see massive boost as they eye contracts for Syria's reconstruction

          EconomyMarch 19, 2025
          The funeral of a member of the Syrian security forces killed by groups loyal to the ousted Assad regime, in Hama this month. EPA

          Syria’s political transition isn’t enough to end its cycle of violence

          OpinionMarch 18, 2025
          The Sayyida Zaynab shrine is widely believed as the resting place of Zaynab, sister of Imam Husayn, a 7th century religious figure who is among the most revered in Shi’ite Islam. Matt Kynaston for The National.

          ‘Islamic unity’ in the protection of Sayyida Zaynab shrine

          MENAFebruary 19, 2025
          Damascus International Airport, on the outskirts of Syria's capital, suffered extensive damage during the country's civil war. AFP

          Turkey sends team to Syria to help rebuild Damascus airport

          MENAFebruary 17, 2025
          Sharif Al Homsi is the founder of Styria Comedy Club in Damascus, where stand-up comedians are now thriving. Danny Makki for The National

          Censored under Assad: Stand-up comedians are now having the last laugh

          Pop CultureFebruary 11, 2025
          Al Muhajreen Palace in Damascus was commissioned by the Ottoman governor of the Levant, Nazim Pasha. Danny Makki for The National

          Inside Bashar Al Assad’s favourite presidential palace

          MENAJanuary 23, 2025
          Fighters affiliated with Syria's new administration checking a driver's paperwork in western Damascus, in December. AFP

          Syria says it foiled ISIS attempt to target Damascus shrine

          MENAJanuary 11, 2025
          People gather to enter Umayyad Mosque for prayers in Damascus, Syria, on Friday. AP

          Crowd crush at landmark mosque in Syria’s capital kills four

          MENAJanuary 10, 2025
          The National

          Shadi's take on the return of international flights to Damascus airport

          CartoonJanuary 06, 2025
          A man sells spices in the Medhat Pasha market in the old part of the capital Damascus. Syrian economy is in turmoil following several years of conflict. AFP

          Syria’s new central bank head faces monumental task with economy in turmoil

          EconomyJanuary 01, 2025
          People pose for photos in front of a Christmas tree and nativity scene in the Bab Touma neighbourhood of Damascus on Christmas Eve. AP Photo

          First Christmas in a free Syria a litmus test for country's new administration

          MENADecember 25, 2024
          Christian youths stage a sit-in inside the Mariamite church in Damascus. AFP

          Christians in Damascus protest against burning of Christmas tree in Hama

          MENADecember 24, 2024
          Ahmad Al Shara, centre, Syria's de facto leader and head of Hayat Tahrir Al Sham, holds an interim government meeting in Damascus. Reuters

          Key HTS figures take top posts in Syria's interim government

          MENADecember 22, 2024
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