UAE restarts Syria business council as investors seek post-war opportunities | The National

Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, with Dr Mohammed Al Shaar, Syrian Minister of Economy and Industry, in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Ministry of Foreign TradeShow caption: Dr Thani Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, with Dr …Move comes as Gulf states increase efforts to support country's recovery from civil warThe NationalAugust 04, 2026

The UAE and Syria have reactivated their joint business council, forming a new platform to strengthen trade and investment ties between the two countries.

Gulf states are moving swiftly to invest in Syria's future following the fall of Bashar Al Assad's regime and the removal of western sanctions.

DP World has begun operations at Syria's Tartus port, with around $800 million in infrastructure upgrades planned.

Syria is also expanding its economic outreach, holding trade talks with Lebanon to bolster ties between the two neighbouring countries.