Dossier
Mohamed Alabbar
Coverage of Mohamed Alabbar in the Nexus archive.
- UAE developer Alabbar to invest $20B in Syria developments
UAE developer Mohamed Alabbar plans $20 billion in housing, tourism, and education projects in Syria's Damascus and Latakia through his Abu Dhabi-based firm Eagle Hills. The investments align with Gulf efforts to counter Iranian influence in Syria and represent a strategic growth opportunity for UAE developers.
- UAE makes major investment pledges in Damascus
The UAE has made major investment pledges in Damascus, with Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar announcing nearly $18 billion in tourism and real estate projects. The move signals Abu Dhabi's growing strategic alignment with Syria's new leadership under President Ahmed al-Sharaa, including plans to renovate the Umayyad Mosque and surrounding historic districts.