Emirati Tycoon Al-Abbar Expands His Syrian Footprint, Testing Investment Waters

In recent weeks, Emirati businessman Mohammad Al-Abbar, one of the Gulf’s most influential developers and investors, has announced investments in the real estate and e-commerce sectors, reflecting the growing Emirati interest in testing investment opportunities in Syria. From the revival of the Eighth Gate project west of Damascus, to the official opening of Noon’s first office in Syria, and the near-finalisation of multi-billion-dollar urban developments through Eagle Hills, Mr Abbar’s activities increasingly position him as a key gateway for Emirati private capital entering Syria.