Damascus, Feb 7, 2026 (AFP) - Syria, Saudis sign joint airline and telecoms deals

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2026-02-07

Syria and Saudi Arabia signed deals Saturday that include a joint airline and a $1-billion project to develop telecommunications, officials said, as Syria seeks to rebuild after years of war. Saudi Arabia has been a major backer of Syria's Islamist authorities who took power after toppling longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad in December 2024. The new authorities in Damascus have worked to attract investment and have signed major agreements with severa......

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