Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani will visit Damascus on Thursday, Qatar's Al Jazeera reported, as Syria's new interim government begins a political transition after Islamist rebels ousted the Assad regime last year.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said discussions with a Qatari delegation in Damascus Thursday included reconstruction in the war-torn country, during the first visit by a head of state since Bashar al-Assad's ouster.

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim landed in Damascus on Thursday, Qatari state media reported. He is the first Arab head of state to visit Syria since the downfall of former president Bashar Al Assad last month.

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani became the first head of state to visit Damascus since the ousting of Bashar Assad, arriving in

Visit is 1st by Qatar’s emir to Syria in more than 14 years, 1st by head of state since Assad’s overthrow - Anadolu Ajansı

Qatar's emir has travelled to Damascus on Thursday, Al Jazeera and the Syrian embassy said, becoming the first head of state to visit since the toppling of long-time president Bashar al-Assad. Unlike other Arab countries, Qatar did not restore diplomatic ties with Syria under Assad since the Syrian uprising in 2011.

ALBAWABA - The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, arrived at Damascus International Airport in Syria, Thursday, and became the first Arab l

During the visit, the two leaders engaged in discussions aimed at enhancing bilateral relations and cooperation between their nations

Qatar's Emir arrived in Damascus, marking his first visit to Syria since the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad, Al Jazeera reported on Thursday. Reuters

Qatar's emir will fly to Damascus on Thursday, Al Jazeera and the Syrian embassy said, becoming the first head of state to visit since the toppling of long-time ruler Bashar al-Assad.