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Latest news on the capital of Syria, one of the world's oldest cities and a major cultural centre of the Arab world

Syria's President Ahmad Al Shara welcomes British Foreign Secretary David Lammy to Damascus. AFP

UK restores diplomatic ties with Syria as Lammy visits Damascus

UKJuly 05, 2025

Celebrations at the launch of Syria's new national emblem, in the west-central province of Hama. Reuters

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Syria launches new national emblem signifying 'united, indivisible' state

MENAJuly 04, 2025

Emirates airline will resume flights to Damascus from July 16. Photo: Emirates

Emirates to resume flights to Damascus from July

TravelJuly 02, 2025

The first flydubai flight to Damascus in 12 years landed on Sunday. Photo: Sana

Flydubai plane lands in Damascus to end 12-year absence

UAEJune 01, 2025

Syrian Red Crescent workers collect bodies near Sor El Kobra after a convoy of Syrian Druze fighters were attacked while moving from the southern Suwayda province towards Damascus. AP

Mayor of Syrian Druze town and son shot dead in escalating sectarian violence

MENAMay 01, 2025

Stacks of Syrian notes at an exchange shop in Damascus. Britain said its lifting of sanctions was also to 'promote regional stability and encourage the return of Syrian refugees'. AFP

Britain lifts Assad-era sanctions in boost for Syria

MENAApril 24, 2025

Damaged in the northern city of Aleppo. Much of Syria's infrastructure was destroyed during the protracted civil war. AFP

Turkish firms see massive boost as they eye contracts for Syria's reconstruction

EconomyMarch 19, 2025

The funeral of a member of the Syrian security forces killed by groups loyal to the ousted Assad regime, in Hama this month. EPA

Syria’s political transition isn’t enough to end its cycle of violence

OpinionMarch 18, 2025

The Sayyida Zaynab shrine is widely believed as the resting place of Zaynab, sister of Imam Husayn, a 7th century religious figure who is among the most revered in Shi’ite Islam. Matt Kynaston for The National.

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‘Islamic unity’ in the protection of Sayyida Zaynab shrine

MENAFebruary 19, 2025

Damascus International Airport, on the outskirts of Syria's capital, suffered extensive damage during the country's civil war. AFP

Turkey sends team to Syria to help rebuild Damascus airport

MENAFebruary 17, 2025

Sharif Al Homsi is the founder of Styria Comedy Club in Damascus, where stand-up comedians are now thriving. Danny Makki for The National

Censored under Assad: Stand-up comedians are now having the last laugh

Pop CultureFebruary 11, 2025

Al Muhajreen Palace in Damascus was commissioned by the Ottoman governor of the Levant, Nazim Pasha. Danny Makki for The National

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Inside Bashar Al Assad’s favourite presidential palace

MENAJanuary 23, 2025

Fighters affiliated with Syria's new administration checking a driver's paperwork in western Damascus, in December. AFP

Syria says it foiled ISIS attempt to target Damascus shrine

MENAJanuary 11, 2025

People gather to enter Umayyad Mosque for prayers in Damascus, Syria, on Friday. AP

Crowd crush at landmark mosque in Syria’s capital kills four

MENAJanuary 10, 2025

The National

Shadi's take on the return of international flights to Damascus airport

CartoonJanuary 06, 2025

A man sells spices in the Medhat Pasha market in the old part of the capital Damascus. Syrian economy is in turmoil following several years of conflict. AFP

Syria’s new central bank head faces monumental task with economy in turmoil

EconomyJanuary 01, 2025

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