Syria

The U.S. military has completed the transfer of thousands of suspected Islamic State fighters to the Iraqi government, setting the stage for the expected withdrawal of many — perhaps even all — American troops from Syria within months despite concerns about the Syrian government’s ability to prevent a resurgence of…

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By Charles Kennedy - Feb 11, 2026, 9:30 AM CST Syria expects to award oil and gas exploration licenses to major international oil firms as it looks to tap its estimated huge reserves, the chief executive of the state-owned Syrian Petroleum Company told the Financial Times in remarks published on…

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's flag Two Saudi companies and three US-based companies will form a consortium to explore and produce oil and gas in northeastern Syria, Reuters reported. According to the agency, both Baker Hughes, Hunt Energy, and Argent LNG plan to form an energy joint venture in cooperation…

One of Flynas' aircraft flynas said it will own a 49% stake in the newly established flynas Syria, whose incorporation agreement was signed today, Feb. 7, in Damascus. The remaining 51% will be held by Syrian Civil Aviation Authority. flynas said the new carrier will operate under a low-cost airline…

Syria continues to deploy forces, integrate SDF into defense establishment following agreement After clashes in January, the SDF and Syrian government agreed to cooperate and find a way to enable Syrian forces to deploy to SDF-held areas in eastern Syria. Members of the Kurdish Internal Security Forces wait for the…

Syria and Saudi Arabia signed multibillion-dollar investment agreements on Saturday, including a major telecommunications project, a low-cost joint airline and an international airport in northern Syria...Read More

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Saudi Investment Minister Khalid Al-Falih speaking in Damascus (Photo: SANA) Saudi Arabia has announced a series of major investments in Syria, headlined by a deal worth SAR 7.5 billion ($2 billion) to develop two airports in Aleppo over multiple phases. The announcement came during an official visit to Syria by…

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Friday that Lebanon's army must be given the means to disarm militant group Hezbollah and replace a United Nations peacekeeping force after its mandate ends this year. On the final stop of a regional tour that has taken him to Syria and Iraq, Barrot…