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      Syria

      Submerged land in the city of Deir Ezzor after the Euphrates river overflowed following heavy rain and the opening of dams. Reuters

      Oil and gas data helps uncover extraordinary history of the Euphrates

      Two key tributaries of the river once flowed into the Eastern Mediterranean, analysis beneath the seabed has revealed

      Gulf

      Syria sets up tourism police unit amid plans to build new attractions

      Flooding masks Syria’s ‘catastrophic’ water shortage caused by illegal wells

      Syria must focus on ‘bankable projects’ to boost foreign investment

      Euphrates River flooding recedes in eastern Syria

      Revealed: Assad regime 'killed six children' of dissident Syrian chess champion

      Al Shara visits Syria's flood zones after week of mayhem on the Euphrates



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      • Iranian writer and film director Marjane Satrapi has died 'of sadness' says her family members and close friends. AFP

        French-Iranian author Marjane Satrapi dies 'of sadness' aged 56

      • At a $1.8 trillion valuation, SpaceX would be bigger than all but six of the companies in the S&P 500 Index, and larger than Mr Musk’s own Tesla. AFP

        Elon Musk’s SpaceX seeks $75bn in record IPO to fund AI and future launches

      • Riz Ahmed, 43, is an Oscar-winning actor, writer and musician. Getty Images

        'Self-hatred can be a great motivator': Riz Ahmed confronts his inner critic

      • Ferrari's Charles Leclerc won his home race in Monaco in 2024 and is tipped to go well in this year's race. Reuters

        Monaco GP: Ferrari favourites but qualifying will be deciding factor

      • National kits of USA, Argentina, and Germany. Getty Images / AFP

        World Cup 2026 kits ranked: Every strip from best to worst

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        PlayStation builds momentum ahead of GTA 6 with Wolverine, God of War and more

      • Aryna Sabalenka lost 3-6, 7-5, 6-0 to Diana Shnaider in the French Open quarter-finals. AFP

        French Open: Sabalenka crashes out after spectacular collapse against Shnaider

      • An Abu Dhabi resident who won the UAE Lottery's Dh30 million Wednesday draw said: 'I selected the numbers randomly and wasn’t even watching the draw.' Getty Images

        'Fantastic feeling': Joy for UAE Lottery's first Dh30m jackpot winner


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      Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam meets Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara in Syria. Photo: Presidency of the Council of Ministers of Lebanon

      CommentLebanon and Syria have a historic chance to remake the Levant

      For the first time in decades, both countries share many geopolitical interests and can rebuild ties on mutual sovereignty

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      Flood alerts issued in Syria and Iraq after water releases by Turkey

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      A scientific research centre in Damascus bombed by the US after a suspected chemical attack by the Assad regime in 2018. EPA

      Syria finds remnants of Assad's chemical weapons

      MENA

      Syria to convene parliament after elections in regained territory

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      Syria's President Ahmad Al Shara, left, talks to Egypt's President Abdel Fattah El Sisi at a European Council meeting in Cyprus. AFP

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

      MENA

      Rakan Mayasi brings deeply personal debut about arranged marriage to Cannes

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

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      Syrian authorities seize 25 million Captagon pills hidden in pottery containers

      MENA

      Russia returns military aircraft to Syria in sign of developing ties

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      A car on fire after the deadly explosion rocked Damascus. AFP

      Car bomb blast in Damascus kills Syrian soldier

      At least 23 wounded in explosion in Syrian capital

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      EU lifts Assad-era sanctions on key Syrian ministries

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

      US

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

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      Alabbar's Noon plans to launch operations in Syria

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      UAE announces restoration of Umayyad Mosque in Damascus

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      Analysis Why Lebanon and Syria are moving in opposite directions

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      President Sheikh Mohamed and Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara spoke by phone on Thursday. Photo: UAE Presidential Court / AFP

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

      Leaders review efforts to strengthen co-operation after conclusion of investment forum

      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

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

      Business

      UAE and Syria hold first business forum since Assad's fall

      Business



      Maj Gen Jayez Al Moussa is the latest Assad ally to be arrested by Syria's new authorities. Photo: Syrian Ministry of Interior / X

      Assad air force commander linked to chemical attacks captured in Syria

      Maj Gen Jayez Al Moussa is latest figure from Assad era to be arrested under new government

      MENA

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

      Business

      UAE and Syria hold first business forum since Assad's fall

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