Qatar Airways resume flights to Syria after 13 years
3 days, 15 hours ago

Qatar Airways resume flights to Syria after 13 years

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The national airline of Qatar has announced that it will resume weekly flights to Syria 13 years after cancelling operations. Qatar Airways will offer three weekly flights between Qatar and Damascus, Syria, from Tuesday. According to Qatar Airways, the airline will work closely with the authorities to ensure that “all necessary safety, security, and operational standards are met” ahead of the relaunch of the Syria flights.

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First international commercial flight since Assad’s ouster lands at Syria’s main airport
2 days, 17 hours ago

First international commercial flight since Assad’s ouster lands at Syria’s main airport

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS, Syria — The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad landed Tuesday at the Damascus airport. Since the lightning rebel offensive that unseated Assad a month ago, Arab and Western countries that had cut off relations with the former government have been reopening diplomatic relations with Syria’s new de facto authorities, headed by …

First international flight since al-Assad’s removal lands in Syria
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3 days, 3 hours ago

First international flight since al-Assad’s removal lands in Syria

Al Jazeera  

The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has landed at the Damascus airport. Jordan’s Foreign Ministry said the officials were set to discuss “mechanisms of cooperation in many areas including borders, security, energy, transportation, water, trade and other vital sectors”. “The new situation in Syria has also ended the threats that previously threatened …

US pauses select restrictions on Syria, offering hope on Western sanctions
3 days, 3 hours ago

US pauses select restrictions on Syria, offering hope on Western sanctions

Al Jazeera  

Washington opens the way for transactions needed for humanitarian purposes in a move seen as an ‘important step’ towards easing the West’s sanctions. “During this period of transition, Treasury will continue to support humanitarian assistance and responsible governance in Syria.” Syria’s Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani on Tuesday called for the move to be used as a step towards full …

Syria’s foreign minister visits Qatar as new authorities seek regional and global diplomatic ties
4 days, 13 hours ago

Syria’s foreign minister visits Qatar as new authorities seek regional and global diplomatic ties

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS, Syria — Syria’s new foreign minister met with his Qatari counterpart and Qatar’s prime minister in Doha on Sunday, as Syria’s new de facto authorities under Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, or HTS, establish diplomatic ties with regional and global governments. Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani posted on X that he’s also set to visit Jordan and the United Arabs Emirates to …

Syria’s foreign minister urges US to lift sanctions during visit to Qatar
5 days, 3 hours ago

Syria’s foreign minister urges US to lift sanctions during visit to Qatar

Al Jazeera  

Asaad al-Shaibani’s visit to Qatar comes as the new administration seeks support from Arab states following the toppling of al-Assad. Syria’s new Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani has called on the United States to lift crippling sanctions on his country, as he visited Qatar as part of a regional trip to seek support after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Following …

Syria to resume international flights from Damascus airport next week
5 days, 3 hours ago

Syria to resume international flights from Damascus airport next week

Al Jazeera  

Airport authority says flights will resume on January 7 as Qatar Airways set to begin flights to Damascus after 13 years. Syria’s Damascus airport will resume international flights on Tuesday for the first time since Bashar al-Assad was overthrown last month by armed opposition fighters. “We announce we will start receiving international flights to and from Damascus International Airport” from …

Syria’s FM to head to UAE, Qatar and Jordan to ‘build partnerships’
6 days, 3 hours ago

Syria’s FM to head to UAE, Qatar and Jordan to ‘build partnerships’

Al Jazeera  

War-torn country reaches out for much-needed investment, as Saudi Arabia also set to play a big role in reconstruction. Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani has announced he will visit Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan, having just made his first official foreign trip to Saudi Arabia earlier this week. The top diplomat in Syria’s new government said in …

Qatar to reopen Damascus embassy it closed 13 years ago 'to stand with Syrian people’s revolution’
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Qatar to reopen Damascus embassy it closed 13 years ago 'to stand with Syrian people’s revolution’

Firstpost  

Qatar has announced the resumption of the work of its embassy in the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic starting Tuesday Gate of the Embassy of Qatar in the Syrian capital Damascus. “Qatar announces the resumption of the work of its embassy in the sisterly Syrian Arab Republic starting Tuesday,” the foreign ministry said in a statement. During its meeting with the …

Syria and Saudi Arabia resume regular commercial flights as part of a thaw in relations
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Syria and Saudi Arabia resume regular commercial flights as part of a thaw in relations

Associated Press  

DAMASCUS — Regular flights between the Syrian capital of Damascus and Saudi Arabia resumed Wednesday for the first time in more than a decade as part of a thaw in relations between the countries, Syrian state media reported. Syria and Saudi Arabia had severed ties in 2012 over President Bashar Assad’s brutal crackdown on anti-government protesters at the start of …

Qatar Airways announces Badr Mohammed Al-Meer as new CEO
1 year, 2 months ago

Qatar Airways announces Badr Mohammed Al-Meer as new CEO

Live Mint  

Hours after Qatar Airways' longtime chief executive officer Akbar Al Baker confirmed his decision to step down, the airline announced Badr Mohammed Al-Meer as his successor. “Qatar Airways Group confirms after 27 years of remarkable service, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive - His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, will be stepping down from his current position as Group Chief Executive …

Syria's return to Arab League is 'speculation', says Qatar PM
1 year, 8 months ago

Syria's return to Arab League is 'speculation', says Qatar PM

Firstpost  

Syria was suspended from the Arab League in 2011 after president Bashar al-Assad ordered a brutal crackdown on a pro-democracy uprising Talks of Syria returning to the Arab League are speculations as the reasons for its expulsion still exist, the Qatar prime minister said on Thursday. “It is all speculation about Syria [returning> in the Arab League, and the decision …

Syria capital airport to resume flights after Israeli strike
2 years, 6 months ago

Syria capital airport to resume flights after Israeli strike

The Independent  

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Syrian Air makes 1st Aleppo to Beirut flight since 2011
3 years, 11 months ago

Syrian Air makes 1st Aleppo to Beirut flight since 2011

The Independent  

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Qatar Airways launches eight new flight routes
4 years, 11 months ago

Qatar Airways launches eight new flight routes

The Independent  

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