UAE’s Al Habtoor Group to send business delegation to Syria: What to know

Al Habtoor Group, a Dubai-based conglomerate, plans to invest in Syria following the lifting of economic sanctions on the country. Chairman Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor will visit Syria with senior executives to explore opportunities in sectors such as automotives, education, hospitality, publishing, and real estate, expressing confidence in Syria’s potential for revival and employment generation. The UAE’s interest in Syria comes after a change in government and the lifting of sanctions that had been imposed due to human rights abuses during the civil war, which lasted over 13 years.