War-torn country reaches out for much-needed investment, as Saudi Arabia also set to play a big role in reconstruction.

Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad Al Shibani said on Friday he will make official visits to the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Jordan this week, days after travelling to Saudi Arabia on his first trip in office.

The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the publishing of an alleged historic Israel map by official accounts affiliated with

Jordan and Syria have agreed to form a joint security committee to secure their border, combat arms and drug smuggling and work to prevent the resurgence of Islamic State militants, the Jordanian foreign minister said on Tuesday.

The post has sparked outrage among Palestinians and Arab countries, who have called on the international community to curb Israel’s expansionist ambitions and prevent further attempts to occupy Palestinian and Arab territories.

Asaad al-Shaibani said he would be representing his country on an official visit to Qatar, UAE, and Jordan, having just been to Saudi Arabia.

The fall of Assad in Syria will be complex for Jordan. The victory of HTS may empower local Islamists while reopening trade will boost its economy. Jordan must work closely with Syria’s new leaders to address the challenges ahead.

American students who visited Israel and the UAE through the Geller International Fellowship witnessed firsthand the successes of the Abraham Accords.

According to a Vatican communique, Parolin on Jan. 13 presided over a meeting in Amman with the papal envoys to various Middle Eastern nations.

ABU DHABI, Jan. 17 (Xinhua) -- 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 on Friday with Ahmed Al-Sharaa, Syria's de facto leader, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) reported.

Leading first round scores on Thursday in the DP World Tour Hero Dubai Desert Classic, Emirates GC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Gbr & Irl unless stated, Par 72):