President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan hosted Syrian President Ahmad Al Sharaa at Qasr Al Shati yesterday in their second meeting in just a few months, Wam reports. The leaders discussed bilateral relations and boosting economic cooperation.

The meeting follows a previous visit in April, and increased interest in Syria from UAE businesses as the country begins to recover from years of US sanctions and from the impact of former president Bashar Al Assad’s regime. State-owned logistics giant DP World was among the first to do business in the country after sanctions were lifted, with a USD 800 mn agreement to develop and operate a multi-purpose terminal at Syria’s Tartous port.

ALSO- UAE and Cuba expand economic ties through joint committee: The UAE and Cuba held their first Joint Economic Committee meeting in Dubai to strengthen trade and investment ties, Arab News reports. The session focused on biotechnology, renewable energy, tourism, agriculture, and healthcare cooperation.

The plan: Key outcomes include plans for business forums, trade delegations, and SME partnerships. Both nations agreed to collaborate on food security, sustainable agriculture, and tourism promotion through joint events and data sharing.

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