Dubai:Syrian President Ahmad Al Sharaa delivered a televised address to the Syrian community in the UAE during the 'Emirates Loves Syria' celebration at Zabeel Park in Dubai. This annual event, held for the second consecutive year, celebrates the cultural and civilisational heritage of Syria.

According to Emirates News Agency, the event was attended by Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the UAE's Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, and attracted more than 55,000 attendees. Prominent Syrian figures and business leaders from the UAE community participated in the festivities, which highlighted the richness of Syrian culture and the values of coexistence and cultural openness in the UAE.

Sheikh Nahyan expressed the deep-rooted historical relations between the UAE and Syria, emphasizing mutual respect, brotherhood, and positive coexistence. He affirmed the UAE's support for initiatives that promote security, peace, and stability in Syria. Sheikh Nahyan commended the Syrian community's contributions to the UAE's development, describing them as a model of achievement and a bridge for understanding between the two peoples.

The event included panel discussions, community activities, and a performance by Syrian singer Assala Nasri. An open exhibition on Syrian history and culture was featured, along with interactive displays recreating cities like Damascus and Aleppo. Attendees could visit 30 stalls of Syrian home businesses and enjoy authentic Syrian cuisine from 40 food outlets.

The celebration also honored Syrian achievers in the UAE for their contributions across various fields, including actors Mona Wassef, Jamal Suleiman, and Abed Fahd; Dr. Ghassan Altawil in medicine; Mai Alghajari in entrepreneurship; Dr. Mohammad Issam Mahou in historical research; and Engineer Maher Mouhajer in design and contracting.