Syria’s President al-Sharaa in UAE after successful Turkey visit

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa travelled to the United Arab Emirates on April 13, just after attending an important forum in Turkey’s Antalya on April 11. The trip is important for Sharaa because he is showing his clout and his ability to navigate the complex politics of the Middle East.

While Turkey and the UAE have amicable ties today, several years ago, the countries had worse relations. They tend to be on opposite sides on various issues and policies. For instance, Ankara tends to be friendly toward Hamas and a...
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