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Averse to political Islam, Egypt cautiously develops ties with post-Assad Syria

Cairo wants Damascus to hand over wanted Islamists – but fears being left behind in lucrative reconstruction contracts

Rakan Mayasi brings deeply personal debut about arranged marriage to Cannes

The UAE is right to take the Barakah attack to the UN Security Council

Syrian authorities seize 25 million Captagon pills hidden in pottery containers

Russia returns military aircraft to Syria in sign of developing ties

Car bomb blast in Damascus kills Syrian soldier

EU lifts Assad-era sanctions on key Syrian ministries

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

Among those featured are Khalil Gibran, Mikhail Naimy, Ameen Rihani and Elia Abu Madi, literary figures widely celebrated in Lebanon

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

Alabbar's Noon plans to launch operations in Syria

UAE announces restoration of Umayyad Mosque in Damascus

Analysis Why Lebanon and Syria are moving in opposite directions

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

EditorialInvesting in Syria means banking on the country's future

Analysis Why Lebanon and Syria are moving in opposite directions

Neighbouring nations appear to be moving in different directions ... and here are the reasons

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

EditorialInvesting in Syria means banking on the country's future

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

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