( MENAFN - Nam News Network) ABU DHABI, Jan 18 (NNN-WAM) – United Arab Emirates (UAE) President, sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan reiterated the UAE's commitment to Syria's independence and Sovereignty over its entire territory, during a phone call yesterday with Ahmed Al-Sharaa, Syria's de facto leader.

Syria's new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa and the UAE's Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a telephone conversation on Friday to discuss bilateral relations, Syrian state media said.

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is closely monitoring the improving geopolitical developments in Syria as the ultra-low cost airline weighs up the potential demand for flights into the country after the fall of the Assad regime.

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The rebel chief who led the overthrow of the longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad has been declared the head of government for a transitional period.

Syria's de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa was declared president for a transitional phase on Wednesday, tightening his grip on power.

Saudi Arabia's economy returned to growth in 2024, with real gross domestic product increasing 1.3% compared to the prior year, showed preliminary government data released on Thursday.

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Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammad al-Jolani, has been named as Syria’s president for a transitional period.

Storyline: Syria's Military Operations Administration announced on Wednesday the appointment of Ahmed al-Sharaa as president during the transitional period, granting him authority to establish an interim legislative council until a permanent constitution is ratified.

The leader of the former rebel group that toppled Syrian President Bashar Assad has been named the country’s interim president, following a meeting of the former insurgent factions.