UAE and Syrian Officials Arrive in Riyadh for Expanded Ministerial Meeting on Syria

Riyadh, The Gulf Observer: Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates’ Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, arrived in Riyadh on Saturday ahead of an expanded ministerial meeting on Syria, media reported.

Sheikh Abdullah was welcomed at King Khalid International Airport by Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Al-Khuraiji. The high-level meeting, hosted by Saudi Arabia, is scheduled to take place on Sunday, focusing on Syria and regional developments.

Also arriving in Riyadh on Saturday was Syria’s new Foreign Minister, Asaad Al-Shaibani. He too was greeted at the airport by Al-Khuraiji. This marks one of Al-Shaibani’s first significant international appearances since his appointment, reflecting Syria’s renewed engagement in regional diplomacy.

The expanded ministerial meeting underscores Saudi Arabia’s role as a regional leader in fostering dialogue and addressing critical issues affecting the Middle East. Both UAE and Syrian officials are expected to engage in discussions aimed at promoting stability and advancing shared interests in the region.