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Eagle Hills signs Syria framework for Tadamun Towers, Eco Life

By Drooid · Oct 8, 2026, 5:54 PM UTC · How we work

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Eagle Hills signs agreement

Eagle Hills signed a framework agreement with the Syrian government to develop the Tadamun Towers and Eco Life projects.
The two projects are projected to generate more than 40,000 jobs, SANA reported.
Founder Mohamed Alabbar said he could invest up to $18 billion in Syria, including billions for Damascus and the coast.
Tourist arrivals reached 3.52 million in the first half of 2026, more than double the previous year.

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Dubai Promotes Travel

Dubai Department of Economy & Tourism hosted a trade roadshow in Toronto to attract Canadian travelers.
Emirates operates daily non-stop A380 flights from Toronto to Dubai and daily A350s from Montreal.
Dubai’s stopover program offers visa-free 24- or 48-hour stays for Canadians without fare surcharge.
Dubai International Airport will open its first vertiport later this year, handling up to 170,000 passengers annually.

History

Historical Context

Dubai’s shift from oil to tourism began in the 1970s under Sheikh Rashid, who built Jebel Ali port and upgraded the airport; the government formalized this with the Dubai Tourism Strategy 2020 launched in 2013, targeting 20 million visitors, and recorded 19.6 million overnight guests in 2025. Eagle Hills’ $18 billion Syrian reconstruction plan echoes that diversification model, aiming to create 40,000 jobs and revive war-torn tourism.

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Eagle Hills signs agreement

Eagle Hills signed a framework agreement with the Syrian government to develop the Tadamun Towers and Eco Life projects.
The two projects are projected to generate more than 40,000 jobs, SANA reported.
Founder Mohamed Alabbar said he could invest up to $18 billion in Syria, including billions for Damascus and the coast.
Tourist arrivals reached 3.52 million in the first half of 2026, more than double the previous year.

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