Syrian says he feels welcome after opening new shop following arson attackRebecca Black, PAA Belfast businessman whose former premises were burnt out has said he feels comfortable and welcomed in his new shop. Ahmad Alkhamran moved to the city from Syria eight years ago and initially worked as a taxi driver before setting up a grocery shop. A spray-painted message on the shutters of the shop from an attack which was left before a devastating arson attack, read “local houses an shops only”. Opening the doors on Saturday, he was serving Arabic coffee and selling groceries and spices to what he termed a warm welcome. I worked during the day to get the shop ready and at night in my taxi for money for the shop,” he said.

Source: Irish Independent March 14, 2024 01:08 UTC