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Syria's President Meets UAE Leader in Key Diplomatic Push

Ahmed al-Sharaa's second UAE visit highlights Syria's efforts to rebuild alliances and address regional concerns under its new Islamist leadership.

Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa attends an interview with Reuters at the presidential palace, in Damascus, Syria March 10, 2025. REUTERS/Khalil Ashawi/File Photo

Overview

  • Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi during his second visit to the Gulf state since taking office.
  • Foreign Minister Assad al-Shibani joined the visit, with discussions expected to focus on strengthening ties and addressing mutual interests.
  • The trip is part of Syria's broader diplomatic campaign to re-establish relationships with Arab and Western nations after Bashar al-Assad's overthrow in December 2024.
  • Syria's new leadership faces challenges, including economic recovery, sanctions relief, and concerns over extremism and regional security dynamics.
  • The UAE's historical opposition to Islamist groups underscores the complexity of this engagement, as Damascus seeks to assure partners of its commitment to an inclusive political transition.