Syrian authorities said the drugs were hidden in pottery containers being prepared for transport. Photo: Syrian Interior Ministry

Syrian authorities seize 25 million Captagon pills hidden in pottery containers

Countries across Middle East have been cracking down on illegal drug trade since fall of Assad regime

MENA

Russia returns military aircraft to Syria in sign of developing ties

MENA

Car bomb blast in Damascus kills Syrian soldier

News

EU lifts Assad-era sanctions on key Syrian ministries

MENA

New York's ‘Little Syria’ plaque sparks outrage in Lebanese community

US

Syria's new central bank chief sets goal of improved living standards

MENA

Alabbar's Noon plans to launch operations in Syria

Economy
Minister of State Noura Al Kaabi at Umayyad Mosque in Damascus, Syria. Photo: Noura Al Kaabi

UAE announces restoration of Umayyad Mosque in Damascus

Move reflects 'unwavering support' for Syrian people, says Minister of State Noura Al Kaabi

UAE

Analysis Why Lebanon and Syria are moving in opposite directions

MENA

President Sheikh Mohamed and Syria's Al Shara discuss economic ties in call

UAE

EditorialInvesting in Syria means banking on the country's future

Editorial

WFP cuts emergency food aid to Syria by 50% amid funding shortfall

MENA

UAE delegation meets Syria's President Al Shara as economic ties gather momentum

MENA

Assad air force commander linked to chemical attacks captured in Syria

MENA
A WFP worker in the Syrian city of Homs. The agency requires $189 million over the next six months to restore life-saving assistance. AFP

WFP cuts emergency food aid to Syria by 50% amid funding shortfall

UN agency warns halt to bread subsidy programme will worsen hunger across country

MENA

UAE delegation meets Syria's President Al Shara as economic ties gather momentum

MENA

Assad air force commander linked to chemical attacks captured in Syria

MENA

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

Business

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