UAE's DP World has signed a 30-year concession agreement with Syria's General Authority for Land and Sea Ports to redevelop and operate the Port of Tartus, investing $800 million to transform it into a key regional trade hub. The agreement allows DP World to fully own and operate the project under a Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) model. The investment will finance new infrastructure, modern cargo-handling systems, and digital upgrades across the port's container and general cargo terminals. Tartus, Syria's second-largest port on the Mediterranean, will be upgraded to handle general cargo, containers, breakbulk, and roll-on/roll-off traffic. The project aims to enhance Syria's connectivity to Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, supporting economic recovery and long-term growth after years of conflict and underinvestment. DP World also plans to explore the development of free zones, inland logistics hubs, and trade corridors, reinforcing Syria's integration into global trade networks. Attribution: Emirates News Agency (WAM) Subediting: M. S. Salama