Qatar’s Emir visits Syria in historic first meeting with interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa

The rapid shift in Syria’s political landscape has drawn mixed reactions from regional and international stakeholders. Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani arrived in Damascus on Thursday for a historic visit, marking the first time a head of state has traveled to Syria since the fall of the Assad regime. During his trip, Sheikh Tamim held bilateral talks with Syria’s newly inaugurated interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, at the Presidential Palace in Damascus.

The visit underscores Qatar’s evolving role in Syria’s postwar reconstruction and political transition. The Qatari leader was welcomed at Damascus International Airport by al-Sharaa, alongside Syria’s foreign and defense ministers and other senior officials.


In a statement, the Amiri Diwan, the executive office of Qatar’s emir, reaffirmed Doha’s commitment to Syria’s unity, sovereignty, and independence. The statement emphasized Qatar’s continued support for the Syrian people in their efforts to establish a nation built on justice, inclusivity, and stability.  (Read More)