Aviation Syrian Air restarts flights to Dubai and Sharjah By Reuters April 18, 2025, 10:38 AM Rami Alsayed via Reuters Connect Flights are beginning again between Damascus Airport and the UAE, Syrian Air has announced Syria’s flag carrier, Syrian Air, will resume direct flights to Dubai and Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, the airline said in a Facebook post. All flights between Syria and the UAE had been suspended in January after Islamist-led rebels toppled the country’s former leader, Bashar al-Assad, in December last year. Sources say Saudi Arabia plans to pay off Syria’s World Bank debts Donors pledge $6bn in aid to Syria The announcement comes days after the UAE’s civil aviation authority announced the resumption of flights to and from Syria. No UAE-based airlines have announced plans to fly to Syria so far. The resumption of flights between the two countries came after Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s first visit to the UAE as leader, where he met the UAE president, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Register now: It’s easy and free AGBI registered members can access even more of our unique analysis and perspective on business and economics in the Middle East. Why sign uP Exclusive weekly email from our editor-in-chief Personalised weekly emails for your preferred industry sectors Read and download our insight packed white papers Access to our mobile app Prioritised access to live events Register for free Already registered? Sign in I’ll register later
