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Al-Sharaa heads to UAE on official visit

Al-Sharaa heads to UAE on official visit

Arab News3 hours ago
DUBAI: President of the Arab Syrian Republic Ahmad al-Sharaa is heading to the UAE for an official visit, the Syrian News Agency reported Monday.
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