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Syria Resumes Damascus International Flights

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Jan 04, 2025 · Last updated Jan 05, 2025

Sentiment
60
Attention
4
Articles
6
Market Impact
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Market Impact

The resumption of international flights at Syria — Damascus International Airport and Syria — Aleppo International Airport signals a return to stability in Syria, potentially boosting its economy through increased trade and tourism. Qatar Airways' decision to restart flights after 13 years indicates growing confidence among international airlines in the new Syrian administration.

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Event Summary

Syria announced that Syria — Damascus International Airport will resume international flights starting January 7, following the ousting of President Bashar al-Assad last month. Operations were suspended due to vandalism after rebels took control on December 8. Domestic flights have already resumed, and the airport has been receiving international aid and diplomatic delegations. Qatar Airways announced it would resume three weekly flights to Damascus, becoming the first major international airline to restart service after a nearly 13-year hiatus. A Qatari official previously offered assistance to the new Syrian authorities for airport operations. Rehabilitation efforts are underway at both Syria — Damascus International Airport and Syria — Aleppo International Airport to welcome international flights. Ethiopian Airlines will also resume flights from Damascus to United Arab Emirates — Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Entities Involved
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Syria — Damascus International Airport
Syria — Damascus International Airport is resuming international flights after being suspended due to vandalism and the ousting of Bashar al-Assad, indicating a significant step towards operational recovery.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 60.0
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Syria
Syria's main airports, Syria — Damascus International Airport and Syria — Aleppo International Airport, are resuming international flights, signaling a return to normalcy and potentially boosting its economy after the ousting of Bashar al-Assad.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways is resuming flights to Damascus after a 13-year suspension, becoming the first major international airline to restart service and indicating confidence in the new Syrian authorities.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 40.0
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Syria — Aleppo International Airport
Syria — Aleppo International Airport is undergoing rehabilitation alongside Syria — Damascus International Airport to welcome international flights, contributing to the broader reopening of Syrian air travel.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Ethiopian Airlines
Ethiopian Airlines will resume flights from Damascus to United Arab Emirates — Dubai, United Arab Emirates, starting on Tuesday, contributing to the re-establishment of international air links for Syria.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 40.0
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Hay at Tahrir al-Sham
Hay at Tahrir al-Sham-led rebels seized Damascus, leading to the ousting of Bashar al-Assad and the subsequent suspension of airport operations.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment -50.0
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United Arab Emirates — Dubai
United Arab Emirates — Dubai will be a destination for Ethiopian Airlines flights from Damascus, marking a renewed air connection between Syria and the United Arab Emirates.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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United Arab Emirates
The United Arab Emirates will see renewed air travel with Syria as Ethiopian Airlines resumes flights to United Arab Emirates — Dubai.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Jean-Noël Barrot
Jean-Noël Barrot, the French Foreign Minister, met with Syria's new de facto leaders, indicating international engagement with the new administration.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Annalena Baerbock
Annalena Baerbock, the German Foreign Minister, met with Syria's new de facto leaders, indicating international engagement with the new administration.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Qatar
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Bashar al-Assad
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
Relationships
Syria related ↔ Qatar Airways
Syria related ↔ Hay at Tahrir al-Sham
Syria related ↔ United Arab Emirates
Qatar Airways related ↔ United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates related ↔ Jean-Noël Barrot
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