Syria’s First Lady Latifa al Droubi debuts at Antalya Diplomacy Forum (Includes Images and Video)

Syria’s First Lady, Latifa al-Droubi, made her debut at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, engaging in talks on women’s and children’s welfare.Latifa al-Droubi, the wife of Syria’s interim president, attended the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum in Turkey on April 11-13, where she met with Turkey’s First Lady Emine Erdoğan.The event, which gathered senior officials, diplomats, and political figures from various countries, served as an opportunity to strengthen regional cooperation and discuss global issues.

However, Latifa al-Droubi’s notable presence at the conference drew significant attention from Arab media outlets.Al-Droubi, who had previously maintained a low public profile and was often seen wearing long black traditional Arab attire, appeared at the Antalya Forum in a different style of dress, similar to that of her Turkish counterpart.After meeting with Mrs.



al-Droubi, Emine Erdoğan shared on social media that they discussed joint projects aimed at improving the lives of Syrian women and children, expressing hope that these steps would lead to lasting peace and stability in the region.Arab media have reported that al-Droubi’s appearance at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum marks her first official presence at an international event since her husband, Ahmad al-Shara, assumed the role of Syria’s interim president.Latifa al-Droubi, born in 1984 in Homs, Syria, and from the prominent Droubi family, holds a master’s degree in Arabic language and literature and is the mother of three sons.

Her increasing visibility, particularly at international events, reflects a shift in her husband’s approach toward public relations.This change is also reflected in Ahmad al-Shara’s efforts to present himself in a more moderate light, having previously been known as Abu Mohammad al-Julani and the leader of the al-Nusra Front. By including his wife in official functions, he seeks to present a modern, balanced image of Syria’s transitional government.

Al-Droubi’s presence at international gatherings, wearing traditional yet more freely styled clothing, further solidifies al-Shara’s stance on not imposing compulsory veils or social restrictions on women, demonstrating his commitment to a more liberal approach.While the Taliban, who once welcomed the victory of the al-Sham group led by Sharaa, have now excluded women and girls from all social spheres in Afghanistan.This stark contrast in social policies, particularly regarding women’s rights, raises renewed questions about the Taliban’s international legitimacy and the contradictory positions of some regional Islamist factions.

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