Damascus

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Syria unveils $300m Damascus mega-project to boost tourism

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

Syria’s Tourism Ministry and Ezdihar Holding will develop “The Beaumont,” a $250–300 million, 77,000 sqm integrated residential, commercial, and leisure project, aiming to boost tourism, investment, job creation, and talent development in the country.

Construction & Real Estate

Sharjah Architecture Triennial presents a new journey into architecture

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Sharjah Architecture Triennial will present 'A Journey into Architecture Archives: Baghdad, Damascus, Tunis', a new chapter in its long-term research initiative dedicated to architectural archives in the Arab world.

Motoring

Nissan returns to Syria with long-standing partner Al Rakhaa Trading

Tue, 03 Feb 2026

Nissan Motor Corporation has announced its return to Syria, reigniting its long-standing partnership with Al Rakhaa Trading Limited, part of the Rakhaa Group, as its exclusive distributor in the market.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

SalamAir launches direct flights to Damascus

Mon, 29 Dec 2025

SalamAir, Oman’s Low-Cost Carrier, has announced that ticket sales are now open for its new direct flights between Muscat and Damascus, Syria, further expanding its Middle East network and enhancing regional air connectivity.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Air Arabia expands network with new route to Damascus

Wed, 08 Oct 2025

Air Arabia, Abu Dhabi’s first low-cost carrier, has announced the launch of its new non-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to the Syrian capital, Damascus, with three weekly flights starting October 28, 2025.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi commences non-stop flights to Damascus

Tue, 28 Oct 2025

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier,has celebrated the launch of its non-stop flights to Damascus, Syria, further expanding its growing network from Abu Dhabi and reinforcing its commitment to providing affordable and accessible air travel across the region.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Damascus to boost tourism with five-star hotel, large mall

Wed, 07 Jan 2026

The Syrian Ministry of Tourism finalised contracts with Rotana Star Contracting and Westfield Sons for a major Kafr Sousa project in Damascus, featuring a five-star hotel and Mall Alarab, set to be the city’s largest commercial and service mall.