Syria and Accession to the “Mecca Alliance”: Strategic Gains and Potential Roles

Political analyst Abdullah al‑Hamad believes Damascus is seriously pursuing accession, noting that the issue featured prominently in President Sharaa’s meeting with Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. The post Syria and Accession to the “Mecca Alliance”: Strate…

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• Desk: Politics
• Filed: Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:16:18 GMT
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