# UAE-Syria economic and diplomatic relations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uae-syria-economic-and-diplomatic-relations
> Updated: 2026-09-18T12:07:42.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met in Dubai to discuss strengthening bilateral relations. The discussions focused on economic and developmental cooperation, specifically following a visit by an Emirati economic delegation to Syria. The leaders aimed to establish frameworks for economic recovery and strategic projects through sustainable development partnerships. 

Additionally, the two leaders addressed regional and international developments, emphasizing the need for foundations for regional and international security to support Middle East stability.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-18: Modi and UAE President discuss West Asia and strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed West Asian stability and ways to deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in energy, defense, and technology.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/modi-and-uae-president-discuss-west-asia-and-strategic-partnership

### 2026-09-15: UAE and Syria discuss strengthening economic and developmental ties

UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met to discuss enhancing economic and developmental cooperation and regional stability during the Arab Media Summit in Dubai.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/uae-and-syria-discuss-strengthening-economic-and-developmental-ties

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