Saudi reopens embassy in Syria

The Kingdom has officially reopened its embassy in Damascus following a 12-year hiatus, Saudi Gazette reports. The move signals a fresh start for Saudi-Syrian relations after years of strain and marks the latest in a series of steps aimed at reestablishing ties that included the appointment of Faisal bin Saud Al Mujfel as ambassador in May — the first Saudi envoy to Syria since 2012 — and the resumption of flights connecting both countries in July.