Saudi crown prince discusses regional developments with Syrian president

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Updated 18 January 2026
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Saudi crown prince discusses regional developments with Syrian president

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Sunday from Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

During the call, the two leaders reviewed Saudi-Syrian relations and discussed opportunities to strengthen cooperation across a range of fields, SPA added.

They also exchanged views on the latest regional developments, as well as a number of issues of mutual interest.


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RIYADH: Britain’s Prince William departed Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, wrapping up his first official visit to the Kingdom. 

Earlier in the day, he visited the Wildlife Conservation and Biodiversity Protection at Sharaan Nature Reserve.

The prince was also given a tour of the Old Town in AlUla.

He was seen off at AlUla International Airport by Governor of the Madinah Region Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz and British Ambassador to the Kingdom Stephen Hitchen.