Syrian president performs Umrah during trip to Saudi Arabia 

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Syrian Arab Republic President Ahmed Al-Sharaa performs Umrah on Monday. (SPA)
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Syrian Arab Republic President Ahmed Al-Sharaa performs Umrah on Monday. (SPA)
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Updated 03 February 2025
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Syrian president performs Umrah during trip to Saudi Arabia 

  • The visit to the Kingdom is Al-Sharaa’s first foreign trip since taking office

RIYADH: Syrian Arab Republic President Ahmed Al-Sharaa on Monday performed Umrah during a visit to the Kingdom. 

The leader arrived in Riyadh on Sunday and met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, discussing ways to support the security and stability of the Syrian Arab Republic.  

On Monday, Al-Sharaa visited the headquarters of the Saudi Authority for Data and Artificial Intelligence in Riyadh, before heading to Makkah. 

The visit is Al-Sharaa’s first foreign trip since taking office.