Qatar's Emir Tells Sharaa 'Urgent Need' for Inclusive Syrian Government

This handout picture released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) on January 30, 2025, shows Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa (L) showing Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani a view of Damascus from Qasyoun mountain. (Photo by SANA / AFP)
This handout picture released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) on January 30, 2025, shows Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa (L) showing Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani a view of Damascus from Qasyoun mountain. (Photo by SANA / AFP)
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Qatar's Emir Tells Sharaa 'Urgent Need' for Inclusive Syrian Government

This handout picture released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) on January 30, 2025, shows Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa (L) showing Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani a view of Damascus from Qasyoun mountain. (Photo by SANA / AFP)
This handout picture released by the official Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) on January 30, 2025, shows Syria's interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa (L) showing Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani a view of Damascus from Qasyoun mountain. (Photo by SANA / AFP)

Visiting Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani emphasized the "urgent need" to form an inclusive Syrian government during a meeting Thursday with the country's new interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, the Qatari royal court said.

The emir's trip to Damascus -- the first by a head of state since the opposition toppled president Bashar al-Assad less than two months ago -- comes a day after Sharaa was appointed interim president for an unspecified transitional period.

It also follows a visit by Qatar's prime minister this month.

The emir "stressed the urgent need to form a government representing all spectrums" of Syrian society in order "to consolidate stability and move forward with reconstruction, development and prosperity projects,” the royal court statement said, congratulating Sharaa on his appointment.

Syria's new authorities on Wednesday said Sharaa had also been tasked with forming a transitional legislature. They announced the dissolution of all armed groups involved in Assad's overthrow, as well as the former government's army.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani said discussions with the Qatari delegation included reconstruction in the country devastated by nearly 14 years of civil war.

"We discussed a comprehensive framework for bilateral cooperation concerning reconstruction," Shibani said during a press conference with Qatari Minister of State at the foreign ministry, Mohammed al-Khulaifi.

He said their talks covered "vital sectors including infrastructure... investment and banking services, paving the way for economic recovery, health and education.”



Riyadh to Name 15 Main Squares After Saudi Imams, Kings

The initiative includes installing signs and updating street names to ensure swift implementation and readiness - File Photo of Saudi King, Crown Prince
The initiative includes installing signs and updating street names to ensure swift implementation and readiness - File Photo of Saudi King, Crown Prince
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Riyadh to Name 15 Main Squares After Saudi Imams, Kings

The initiative includes installing signs and updating street names to ensure swift implementation and readiness - File Photo of Saudi King, Crown Prince
The initiative includes installing signs and updating street names to ensure swift implementation and readiness - File Photo of Saudi King, Crown Prince

The Riyadh Municipality has begun installing road signs bearing the names of imams and kings at 15 main squares in the capital, reflecting the leadership’s commitment to honoring national figures who significantly contributed to building and developing the Saudi state, preserving their legacy, and reinforcing national identity, SPA reported.
Field teams commenced installation immediately following the Royal directive from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, based on the proposal of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

The initiative includes installing signs and updating street names to ensure swift implementation and readiness.
This effort aligns with the Riyadh Municipality’s strategy to enhance national identity in public areas and contributes to achieving the Saudi Vision 2030 objectives by highlighting the historical and cultural values that shape the homeland’s identity.