Bahrain is important because it is a close ally of the West, hosts a US naval base, and is also part of the Abraham Accords.

The countries agreed to cover $15 million owed to the lender as the new government in Damascus looks to rebuild the economy ...

Saudi Arabia and Qatar are to settle Syria's outstanding arrears of around $15 million to the World Bank, both countries said ...

Syria's president has flown to Bahrain, where he discussed mutual relations and regional affairs with King Hamad bin Isa Al ...

Saudi Arabia and Qatar have said they will settle Syria’s outstanding debt to the World Bank, in a step that will help the ...

Saudi Arabia and Qatar have announced that they will settle Syria’s debt to the World Bank totalling roughly $15m, according ...

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BEIRUT — Saudi Arabia and Qatar said Sunday they will pay Syria’s outstanding debt to the World Bank, a move likely to make the international institution resume its support to the war-torn ...

BEIRUT (AP) — Saudi Arabia and Qatar said Sunday they will pay Syria’s outstanding debt to the World Bank, a move likely to make the international institution resume its support to the war ...

Saudi Arabia and Qatar said Sunday that they will pay off Syria’s debt to the World Bank totaling $15 million. In a joint ...