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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

          Tunisia's President Kais Saied received the credentials of Mohammed Al Mudhabi, the new ambassador to Syria, right, alongside Foreign Minister Nabil Ammar, left. Photo: Office of the Tunisian President

          Tunisia appoints new ambassador to Syria

          MENAApril 27, 2023
          Israeli soldier is outlined by the glow from a flare fired to search for a rocket fired from Syria that landed near Kibbutz Meitsar in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights on April 9. AFP

          Israeli air strikes hit Syria after rockets fired at Golan Heights

          MENAApril 09, 2023
          Gen Mark Milley, left, speaks to US forces in Syria on an unannounced visit. Reuters

          Top US general makes surprise visit to troops in north-east Syria

          SyriaMarch 05, 2023
          A plane at Syria's Aleppo airport, after flights were diverted from Damascus International Airport following an air strike last June. AFP

          Israeli missiles kill two at Damascus airport, says Syria

          MENAJanuary 02, 2023
          A car accident meant that Dr Atheer Awad ended up in hospital and missed the window to sign up to study medicine at university. By the time she was discharged, the only degree option still open to her was pharmacy. She took that as a sign. Photo: Dr Atheer Awad

          The accidental pharmacist: How Dr Atheer Awad found her calling in the laboratory

          Arab ShowcaseDecember 15, 2022
          An army bus after an attack in Damascus last year. Eighteen soldiers were killed in a similar attack on Thursday, according to Syria's Defence Ministry. AFP

          Syria bus blast kills 18 soldiers, ministry says

          SyriaOctober 13, 2022
          Israeli air strikes in June put Damascus airport out of service for nearly two weeks. AFP

          Five soldiers die in Israeli strikes in Damascus, Syria says

          SyriaSeptember 17, 2022
          Syrian Democratic Forces fighters stand guard at Al Naeem Square, in the northern city of Raqqa. AP

          Thirteen Syrian soldiers and two civilians killed in Raqqa bus attack

          SyriaJune 20, 2022
          Damascus International Airport in Syria has halted all flights. Reuters

          Damascus International Airport halts all flights

          MENAJune 10, 2022
          Syrian actors Abbas al-Nuri (L) and Yazan al Kahlil prepare to play a scene for the Syrian Social series "Maa Qaid al-Tanfith" in Ashrafieh al-Wadi, the Wadi Barada suburb of Damascus, a former battleground between rebels and government forces. AFP

          On set of Ramadan TV drama ‘Maa Qaid al-Tanfith’ - in pictures

          MENAApril 18, 2022
          An art installation using fake pigeons is pictured in an alley in old Damascus, as part of an exhibition titled 'Once Upon a Time ... Windows', in the Syrian capital. Photo: AFP

          An exhibition on war, migration and life in Syria - in pictures

          SyriaApril 12, 2022
          The author and illustrator Nadine Kaadan has become a champion of inclusive representation, determined that no child, regardless of ethnicity, sex, background or religion, will be left behind. Photo: Nadine Kaadan

          Through the looking-glass of Syrian author and illustrator Nadine Kaadan

          Arab ShowcaseMarch 03, 2022
          A model wears clothes by Syrian fashion designer Tala Nehlawi

          The Damascene designer who is determined to put Syria back on the fashion map

          WeekendFebruary 18, 2022
          Since the age of 25, Rev Dr Nadim Nassar, above at Holy Trinity Sloane Square in Chelsea, London, had dreamed of working between the religions of the East and West, to establish dialogue and defeat ignorance. It is how the Awareness Foundation came to life. Photo: Mark Chilvers

          Leading light: Father Nadim Nassar crosses the divides

          Arab ShowcaseDecember 23, 2021
          Rayan Rahal. Photo: Rayan Rahal

          Syrian artist's VR exploration of Damascus goes on show in London

          UKDecember 14, 2021
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          Defender of the displaced: Rouba Mhaissen puts the world to rights

          Arab ShowcaseDecember 01, 2021
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