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Shariah labels Arwad Island a tourism hub for Syria
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharif announced the launch of a new platform to rebuild the Syrian economy from Arwad Island in Tartous Governorate. He pointed out that the island will become one of the pillars of development and investment in the upcoming phase. His visit—being the first by a Syrian leader to the island—came after the opening of Tartous's 2026 tourist season. Al-Sharif emphasized the importance of revitalizing the island’s economy and better utilizing its resources, in addition to launching projects that create job opportunities and contribute to economic growth. The tourist season included the opening of the Tahoona Port and its connection to Tartous, as well as the restoration of Arwad Castle and the Tartous Museum. There was also increased maritime activity at the port, amid a rise in tourist numbers to over 5 million in 2025 and tourism sector investments exceeding $1.5 billion.
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