{
  "id": 18762708,
  "title": "Emirates Loves Syria: More than 55,000 attend Dubai event celebrating Syrian culture",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/emirates-loves-syria-more-than-55-000-attend-dubai-event-celebrating",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T17:58:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/11/07/emirates-loves-syria-more-than-55000-attend-dubai-event-celebrating-syrian-culture/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "More than 55,000 attendees converged on Dubai's Zabeel Park on Saturday for the second edition of \"Emirates Loves Syria,\" a celebration of Syrian culture and heritage. Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara addressed the UAE's Syrian community via a televised address, while Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, also attended.\n\nThe festival featured Syrian music, food, and heritage, with a headline performance by singer Assala Nasri. Prominent Syrian figures, business leaders, and families gathered to enjoy the event, which showcased Syria's rich history and culture.\n\nSheikh Nahyan emphasized that UAE-Syria relations are built on mutual respect, brotherhood, and positive coexistence. He affirmed that the UAE, under President Sheikh Mohamed, supports efforts to advance Syria and bring peace and stability to the region.\n\nThe event included panel discussions, community activities, and an exhibition on Syria's history and culture, showcasing landmarks like Palmyra. Thirty stalls for Syrian home businesses and 40 restaurants offered visitors an authentic taste of Syrian cuisine.\n\nNotable honorees included actors Mona Wassef, Jamal Suleiman, and Abed Fahd; Dr Ghassan Altawil, a renowned ophthalmologist; and Mai Alghajari, President of the Syrian Emirati Council for Entrepreneurs. Dr Mohammad Issam Mahou and Engineer Maher Mouhajer, founder and CEO of Mouhajer International Design and Contracting, were also recognized for their contributions.",
  "summary": "More than 55,000 people gathered at Dubai's Zabeel Park on Saturday to celebrate Syrian culture and heritage at the second edition of Emirates Loves Syria. Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara delivered a televised address to the Syrian community in the UAE during the event, which was also attended by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence. Syrian culture, food, music and…",
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  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah Rulers attend wedding of Dubai Police chief's son",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/dubai-ras-al-khaimah-rulers-attend-wedding-of-dubai-police-chiefs-son",
        "published": "2026-11-07T15:51:46.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}