Syria's President Bashar al-Assad speaks as he meets with the Syrian cabinet in Damascus, Syria in this handout picture released by Sana on March 30, 2021. SANA/Handout via REUTERS
The first high-level visit by an Arab official since the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria took place on Sunday, when Syrian President Bashar al Assad met with UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, according to official media.