Syria News » Damascus News Syria » Damascus » Economy: Saudi expert says volcanic rocks can support sustainable construction in Syria
Investing in volcanic stones, igneous rocks and locally available pozzolanic materials could help develop Syria’s cement and green ...
News Syria » Damascus » Economy: Finance minister, Saudi ambassador discuss financial, economic cooperation
Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh met with Saudi Ambassador to Syria Ghazi al-Anzi to discuss paths of cooperation, coordination ...
News Syria » Damascus » Economy: Syria reconnects to global finance, but ordinary Syrians are still struggling
Syria is reconnecting to global financial markets, but ordinary Syrians continue to struggle with soaring living costs. Can banking reforms, foreign investment and economic integration deliver jobs, ...
News Syria » Damascus » Economy: Syria's new leaders seek investment, but at what cost?
From new neighbourhoods and commercial towers to leisure developments, Syria's authorities are seeking to attract foreign investors through a sovereign wealth fund created by President Ahmed al-Sharaa ...
News Syria » Damascus » Economy: Syria's Energy Comeback Could Reshape Middle East Oil and Gas
Syria is seeking foreign investment to rebuild its oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors while positioning itself as a regional energy transit hub.
News Syria » Damascus » Economy: Lebanon and Syria push economic reset with Damascus investment conference planned
Lebanon and Syria have agreed on a series of measures to revive economic ties, with a bilateral investment conference planned for the autumn in Damascus. Amer Bisat, Lebanon’s Minister of Economy and ...
News Syria » Damascus » Economy: UAE deepens economic ties with Damascus, eyes major investment in Syria's postwar reconstruction
The UAE is looking to increase its role in Syria via investment while taking a cautious approach. Key talks discussed expanding economic and investment cooperation during a two-day forum in Damascus.
News Syria » Damascus » Economy: Why is Saudi Arabia investing billions in Syria’s economy?
Syrian officials described the move as the largest influx of investment since the US sanctions were lifted. DAMASCUS - In recent weeks, reports of extensive Saudi investments, potentially the largest ...
News Syria » Damascus » Economy: ‘People don’t have money’: Syrian fuel hikes deepen economic pain
Higher diesel and petrol prices are pushing up transport and food costs across an already impoverished Syria.
News Syria » Damascus » Economy: Egypt prepares for foreign minister’s visit to Syria as economic interests fuel rapprochement
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty is expected to visit Syria, as Cairo and Damascus seek to rebuild relations after years of estrangement, with economic cooperation emerging as a key driver of ...
News Syria » Damascus » Economy: Taking a Closer Look at Syria’s Economy: Accountability or Business as Usual for Assad’s Cronies?
Over a year since the fall of the Assad regime, Syria stands at a precarious crossroads between repetition of the past and genuine reform. Inheriting an economy rife with cronyism and corruption, the ...