Syria's interim President, Ahmed al-Sharaa, visits the United Arab Emirates for the first time since Bashar al-Assad's overthrow, seeking Gulf financial support. The UAE has expressed concerns about the Islamist ties of Syria's new rulers. Sharaa is traveling with the Foreign Minister to hold talks on common issues. Syria's new leaders are seeking international support for reconstruction and reviving the economy.

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