CentralNotice Saudi Arabia–Syria relations From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search Saudi Arabia-Syria relations Saudi Arabia Syria Saudi Arabia-Syria relations refer to diplomatic and economic relations between Saudi Arabia and Syria . Diplomatic ties between these two countries of the Middle East have long been strained by the major events in the region. Relations between Saudi Arabia and Syria deteriorated further following the Syrian Civil War and Saudi Arabia's numerous calls for Bashar Al Assad to be removed from power. Saudi Arabia cut off relations with Syria after they decided to close its embassy in Damascus and expel the Syrian ambassador in 2012. 1 Factors affecting relations 2 History 2.1 1940s through 1960s 2.2 1970s and 1980s 2.3 1990s 2.4 2000s 2.5 Syrian civil war 3 Economic ties 4 References Fa...