The visit to the UAE came as Russia waged war in Ukraine, using tactics honed over seven years backing Bashar al-Assad
Save time by listening to our audio articles as you multitaskOn March 18th Mr Assad emerged from isolation. He landed in the United Arab Emirates for the sort of visit afforded to any head of state. There was an honour guard and a series of meetings with bigwigs. State media in thepublished photos of Mr Assad with Muhammad bin Zayed of Abu Dhabi , the country’s de facto ruler, and grinning with the leader of Dubai, the flashiest Emirate.
It was the timing that shocked. March 18th was the 11th anniversary of the first Friday protest in the southern city of Deraa, a date many Syrians see as the start of their revolution. The symbolism was not lost on them. The visit also came as Russia waged war in Ukraine, using tactics honed over seven years backing Mr Assad.
If the Emiratis can explain why they welcomed Mr Assad, however, they struggle to articulate what their welcome might achieve. He wants trade and aid to rebuild his shattered country. Much of Syria looks like a terrible place to invest in, but a few projects could be lucrative for Emirati firms.World, the Dubai ports giant, is keen to invest in Tartous, a Mediterranean harbour in a relatively calm part of Syria.
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