Ahmed Al Shara declared Syrian President and Gaza hostage release set for Thursday
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The rebel coalition that overthrew Bashar Al Assad has declared Ahmad Al Shara President of Syria, in a consolidation of power for the man who played the leading role in toppling the former government.
The constitution that was in place under the former regime has been annulled and the military and 'all security agencies of the bygone regime' have been also dissolved, according to Col Hassan Abdul Ghani, spokesman for the rebel umbrella group known as the Operations Room.
A Palestine advocacy group said Israeli authorities will release 110 Palestinian detainees on Thursday as part of an exchange under a Gaza ceasefire deal as agreed to with Hamas.
The group includes 30 minors. Three Israeli hostages and five Thai captives will be released.
President Sheikh Mohamed on Wednesday hosted Prime Minister Viktor Orban of Hungary, at Abu Dhabi's Al Shati Palace
The leaders discussed ways to bolster bilateral relations and enhance co-operation, particularly in the economic, trade, investment and development fields, state news agency Wam reported.
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