Saudi Arabia’s growing role in Syria’s post-war reconstruction took a major step on Thursday with the launch of the 2025 Saudi-Syrian Investment Forum in Damascus, underscoring Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s push to anchor Riyadh’s influence in shaping Syria’s future economy.

"Trust must exist first and foremost," Syrian Democratic Council representative to the U.S. Sinam Mohamad told Newsweek.

The investment package includes deals across real estate, infrastructure, telecoms, logistics, energy, tourism, industry, and trade, according to Saudi's investment ministry

A Saudi delegation visiting Damascus on Wednesday inked investment and partnership deals valued at $5 billion to help rebuild war-battered Syria, the oil-rich Gulf kingdom announced.

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