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Gulf states take lead in Syria’s reconstruction

Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa capped his fourth to the Gulf with a state visit to Kuwait, consolidating the Gulf’s emerging role as the gatekeeper of Syria’s reintegration.

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad Al-Shaibani met with Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in the Qatari capital, Doha, on June 3, 2025.

I am Francesco Schiavi, your new Al-Monitor Gulf author.

In today's edition we explore Gulf states taking the lead on Syria's economic recovery, a massive defense deal between Kuwait and UAE’s EDGE Group, and how Saudi Arabia is preparing to avoid heat-related deaths, as were experienced at last year's hajj.

We explore that and much more.
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Francesco

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