Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara, centre left, receives Mazloum Abdi, head of the SDF, centre right, in Damascus. Sana

Syria's Al Shara meets Kurdish leader Abdi as regional dynamics strengthen Damascus

Two discussed stalled deal under which SDF would effectively be dissolved

MENA

Syria's economic recovery 'accelerating' but poverty remains widespread, IMF says

Economy

UAE restarts Syria business council as investors seek post-war opportunities

Economy

President of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region welcomed by Syria's Al Shara in Damascus

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Qatar's Baladna to invest $3.3bn in Syrian farming project

Economy

ExclusiveChasing Al Shara by bike through London, a grieving son's quest for justice

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Syria moves 2.1 million tonnes of Iraqi fuel to Europe by road since April

Energy
Guterres's visit is the first by a United Nations secretary-general to Damascus since 2009. EPA

EditorialGuterres's visit to Damascus is a chance for the UN to reset with Syria

The world body has a troubled history in Syria, but it can still be a catalyst for much-needed progress there

Editorial

Iraq and Syria revive oil pipeline plan to Mediterranean in export push

Energy

At least 35 killed and dozens injured in Syria bus collision

MENA

Guterres hails Syria as 'symbol of stability' on landmark visit

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Revving up: Syria launches motorcycle rally in drive to promote tourism

MENA

Syrian authorities foil plots to smuggle 700,000 Captagon pills from Lebanon

MENA

UN chief heads to Syria in new breakthrough for Al Shara

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Syria’s first classic motorcycle rally began in Damascus, with more than 100 professional riders from several Arab countries. Sana

Revving up: Syria launches motorcycle rally in drive to promote tourism

Motorcycle event comes as Syria enjoys a rise in visitor numbers after years of civil war and sanctions

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Syrian authorities foil plots to smuggle 700,000 Captagon pills from Lebanon

MENA

UN chief heads to Syria in new breakthrough for Al Shara

MENA

Syria launches process to open consulate in Kurdistan capital

MENA

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