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Arabian Business
11-07-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Air Arabia resumes direct flights between Sharjah and Damascus
Air Arabia has resumed its non-stop service between Sharjah and Damascus, marking the return of the Middle East and North Africa's first and largest low-cost carrier to the Syrian capital. The departure ceremony at Sharjah International Airport this morning was attended by Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority; Air Arabia Group Chief Executive Officer Adel Al Ali; and Ziad Yahya Zaher Edin, Chargé d'Affaires of the Consulate General of the Syrian Arab Republic in the UAE. Air Arabia launches Damascus service again Upon arrival at Damascus International Airport, the flight received a welcome ceremony attended by Hasan Ahmed Mohammed Sulaiman Alshehhi, UAE Ambassador to the Syrian Arab Republic, along with senior airport management and other distinguished guests. The launch reinforces Air Arabia's commitment to expanding regional connectivity and providing customers with affordable and convenient air travel options between the UAE and Syria. The route operates with double daily non-stop flights, offering passengers flexibility and seamless travel between the two countries. Customers can book their direct flights between the UAE and Syria through Air Arabia's website, by calling the call centre, or through travel agencies. Air Arabia operates a fleet comprised of Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft, which are the world's best-selling single-aisle aircraft. The airline offers a value-added onboard experience with 'SkyTime', its complimentary in-flight streaming service, and 'SkyCafe', its onboard menu. Passengers can also benefit from 'Air Rewards', the most generous loyalty programme in the region.
Zawya
11-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Air Arabia flights to Damascus take off
SHARJAH: Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa's first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, today celebrated the resumption of its non-stop service between Sharjah and Damascus. The departure ceremony at Sharjah International Airport this morning was attended by Ali Salim Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Airport Authority, Air Arabia Group Chief Executive Officer Adel Al Ali, and Ziad Yahya Zaher Edin, Chargé d'Affaires of the Consulate General of the Syrian Arab Republic in the UAE. Upon arrival at Damascus International Airport, the flight was welcomed with a special ceremony attended by the airport senior management and other distinguished guests. The launch marks the resumption of Air Arabia's operations to the Syrian capital, reinforcing the airline's commitment to expanding regional connectivity and providing customers with affordable and convenient air travel options. The route operates with double daily non-stop flights, offering passengers more flexibility and seamless travel between the UAE and Syria.
Emirates 24/7
08-07-2025
- Politics
- Emirates 24/7
UAE President receives Syrian President
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received His Excellency Ahmad Al-Sharaa, President of the Syrian Arab Republic, who is on a working visit to the country. During the meeting, which took place at Qasr Al Shati in Abu Dhabi, His Highness and the Syrian President discussed the fraternal relations between the two countries and explored ways to enhance cooperation, particularly in the areas of development and the economy, in a manner that serves mutual interests and supports progress and prosperity for their peoples. The two sides also exchanged views on regional issues of mutual concern, emphasising the importance of strengthening the foundations of peace, security, and stability in the Middle East to benefit all its nations and advance the development and prosperity of their peoples. His Highness reaffirmed the country's steadfast position in support of the Syrian people and all efforts aimed at achieving their aspirations for development, stability, and a prosperous future. For his part, the Syrian President expressed his appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the UAE's continued support for Syria and its people, as well as His Highness' commitment to fostering fraternal ties between the two nations. He also wished the UAE continued progress and prosperity. The meeting was attended by H.H. Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs; H.H. Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes' Affairs; H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence; Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Chairman of the UAE Football Association; Ali bin Hammad Al Shamsi, Secretary-General of Supreme Council for National Security; Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President; Dr. Ahmed Mubarak Al Mazrouei, Chairman of the President's Office for Strategic Affairs and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office; Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Executive Affairs Authority; several Sheikhs, and senior officials. It was attended by members of the delegation accompanying the Syrian President, including Asaad Al-Shaibani, Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, and several senior officials. His Excellency President Al-Sharaa arrived in Abu Dhabi earlier today, where he was received at Al Bateen Airport by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, along with a number of senior officials. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Arab News
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
Syrian president, Lebanon's grand mufti hold ‘frank' talks in Damascus
BEIRUT: Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa and Lebanon's Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdel Latif Derian had an hour-long meeting at the People's Palace in Damascus on Saturday. Derian's visit was the first by a Lebanese Sunni religious leader to Syria in more than 20 years, signaling a thaw in relations between the two nations that had been strained since the 2005 assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri and the start of the Syrian war in 2011. Described as 'frank,' the meeting addressed past estrangements and shared aspirations for renewal. Derian, accompanied by a delegation of religious leaders, including Sheikh Mohammed Assaf, head of the Sunni Shariah courts, emphasized the importance of reconciliation and cooperation. 'After a long absence we come to reform the present and build a prosperous future,' he said, acknowledging the suffering of millions of Syrians and praising their resilience in the face of extremism and displacement. He lauded the Syrian Arab Republic's path toward free elections under Al-Sharaa — the first for more than 60 years — and expressed hope for its revival as a pillar of the Arab world and ability to overcome challenges like the recent Damascus church bombing, which he cited as evidence of ongoing conspiracies. 'Syrians will not be defeated by terrorism,' he said, praising Al-Sharaa's navigation of a 'difficult and arduous' road. Derian underscored a renewed Lebanese-Syrian partnership founded on mutual support and Arab unity, and highlighted the promise of Lebanon's own trajectory under a new government committed to the Taif Agreement. 'The hopes of the Lebanese are pinned on what was contained in the ministerial statement and the presidential oath, which are the beginning of the road to rebuilding a strong and just state, striving to serve all the Lebanese,' he said. 'Lebanon's rise can only be achieved through the efforts of its best and loyal sons, both residents and expatriates, and the support of his Arab brothers and friends.' He said there could be no salvation for Lebanon except through 'sincere and constructive cooperation' with other Arab nations, which he described as the 'guarantee of Lebanon's security, stability, sovereignty, national unity and civilized Arabism which believes in the commitment to the Taif Agreement document … sponsored by Saudi Arabia.' As a symbol of the strong ties between Lebanon and Syria, Derian presented Al-Sharaa with the Dar Al-Fatwa Gold Medal. 'We will stand with you in every calamity and joy,' he said. The visit, coordinated with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, began with prayers at the Umayyad Mosque and a stop at Mount Qasioun. In a separate meeting with Syrian Minister of Endowments Mohammed Abu Al-Khair, Derian emphasized Dar Al-Fatwa's role in promoting moderate Islam, citizenship and coexistence amid regional challenges. A Lebanese political observer framed the visit as a pivotal shift, not just religious but political, signaling Lebanese Sunnis' readiness to forge a 'new and normal' relationship with Syria's emerging leadership. The visit underscores Lebanon's reaffirmation of its Arab identity and commitment to moderation, moving beyond decades of tension marked by assassinations and conflict. Hezbollah, through its activists on social media, reacted cautiously to Derian's visit to Damascus and his meeting with Al-Sharaa, with some accusing him of 'stabbing the party in the back.'
Arab News
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Arab News
UK re-establishing full Syria ties, Lammy says during Damascus visit
LONDON: UK will re-establish full ties with the Syrian Arab Republic, Foreign Minister David Lammy said Saturday during Damascus visit. More to follow...
