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A New Chapter for Regional Stability: UAE Warmly Welcomes Landmark US Initiative to Remove Syria from State Sponsors of Terrorism List
Abu Dhabi commends the strategic diplomatic shift, highlighting new horizons for economic reconstruction, international investment, and long-term peace in the Levant.
By 19Network Editorial Team · Jul 10, 2026 · 4 min read
The United Arab Emirates has formally expressed its strong support for the United States' decision to begin removing Syria from its state terrorism list, positioning the move as a crucial catalyst for regional peace and economic revival.
In a definitive moment for Middle Eastern diplomacy, the United Arab Emirates has warmly welcomed the announcement by the United States to initiate the formal process of removing the Syrian Arab Republic from its list of State Sponsors of Terrorism. The decision marks a profound shift in transatlantic policy toward the Levant and signals a major breakthrough for the UAE’s long-standing diplomatic stance, which favors pragmatic engagement, economic rehabilitation, and state stabilization over prolonged isolation. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) released an official statement expressing its deep appreciation for the strategic steps taken to advance this process. According to the ministry, this development is not merely a political formality but a structural turning point that will actively support Syria's ongoing recovery and vital reconstruction efforts. For over a decade, infrastructure development and humanitarian logistical supply chains in the region have been severely constrained by overlapping sanction regimes. The UAE views this shift as a vital mechanism to unlock broader prospects for revitalizing the regional economy, attracting foreign direct investment, and…