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Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Nov. 4, 2026. (Credit: Saudi Press Agency)
Add as preferred on Google The announcement came the day after the second summit in a month between Mohammad bin Salman and Ahmad al-Sharaa. On Saturday, AFP, citing Yemeni sources, reported that around 3,000 Syrian soldiers were already deployed in Saudi Arabia and Yemen to take part in the war against the Houthis. According to the same sources, the numbers could rise to 10,000. Damascus quickly denied this via a "diplomatic source" cited by SANA, saying its army had no presence "in Yemen". There was not a word about the northern side of the border, just as Riyadh announced concessional loans worth more than $403 million to revive a Syrian economy hit hard by the regional war. Several weeks after the Saudi Crown Prince asked Syria to support his army in the conflict against the Yemeni rebels, this economic package — and the promise of more... You have reached your article limit.Stay informed as events unfold across a region in flux.Subscribe for $0.5/month for the first 3 months. Subscribe now Log in This article is only available to L’Orient Today subscribers. Subscribe now Log in Create a free account to continue reading this article. You’ll also receive The Morning Brief, our must-read daily digest of Middle East news. Opt out anytime Email Address Password Email Address Password I would like to receive special offers from L'Orient Today as well as selections of the best articles. Register By creating an account, you agree to the terms and conditions of use and our privacy policy. Register Or register with: Facebook
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