26 May 2026. As part of ongoing efforts to structure a comprehensive and realistic wage and pension system, President al-Sharaa approved a 30% increase in pensions, effective June 1. He noted that all workers had received wage increases since January 2025.Read more at: ENAB BALADI
25 May 2026. Saudi Arabia’s new pledge to Syria of $1.5 billion, a spike from previous annual funding, is earmarked for the government’s plan to move displaced families from camps to their home areas by the end of 2027. It includes restoration of infrastructure as well as health, education, disaster management and other sectors.Read more at: ENAB BALADI
24 May 2026. A senior Ministry of Economy and Industry official stated that 1,846 companies have been registered thus far in 2026, reflecting streamlined procedures and modernized services in a more stable, investor-friendly environment. A system for incorporating domestic and foreign businesses online is also being launched.Read more at: SANA
23 May 2026. Syria’s Finance Ministry announced disciplinary measures against 256 employees, legal agents and accountants across several provinces as part of a broad anticorruption drive aimed at strengthening integrity and improving transparency within financial institutions.Read more at: SANA
19 May 2026. Having removed economic sanctions on Syria in May 2025, the EU has just removed sanctions on the Defense and Interior ministries, retaining them only on individuals and entities linked to the former regime. The sanctions were imposed following Assad’s brutal repression of civilian protests in 2011.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
18 May 2026. Syria has been invited to join a closed G7 financial session next month, discussing the country’s sustainable recovery and reintegration into the global system, along with its position in the shifting Middle East landscape. President al-Sharaa and Finance Minister Barnieh are expected to attend.Read more at: ENAB BALADI
16 May 2026. Syria’s Emergency Ministry has filled and levelled more than 900 kilometres of war era trenches and berms in Idlib province. This work, critical to areas heavily damaged by years of conflict, serves to reconnect farmlands, ease access for civilians, and support economic recovery.Read more at: SANA
12 May 2026. The first Syria–UAE Investment Forum laid the foundations for a long-term strategic partnership based on investment, economic integration and regional interests. The culmination of high-level contacts since Syria’s liberation, the new relationship reflects trust, brotherhood and shared interests, a Syrian official said.Read more at: SANA
9 May 2026. Syrian women showcased a variety of crafts, foods and creative products at a Damascus exhibition supporting small businesses. The event aims to strengthen family income, builds skills and expands women’s participation in community and economic life.Read more at: SANA
8 May 2026. Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa met an Emirati delegation to discuss development plans for projects in Damascus and Latakia, together valued at over $50 billion, including housing, hotels, and roads. Construction would create over 100,000 jobs supporting economic recovery and reconstruction.Read more at: LEVANT 24
6 May 2026. The UN is closing a humanitarian corridor from Turkey to Syria that was used to deliver emergency aid, as Syria moves toward economic development. While humanitarian needs remain critical for nearly half the population, expanding trade across the border with Turkey will help restore Syria’s role as a trade bridge across the Fertile Crescent.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
3 May 2026. Syria’s tourism sector is expanding into an engine for investment, with new projects and rehabilitation of sites creating thousands of jobs, revitalizing professions, restoring local areas, and strengthening confidence in the country’s evolving economic landscape.Read more at: SANA
1 May 2026. Syria expects a 2.5 million ton wheat harvest this season if weather cooperates, enough to meet national needs through domestic production. Officials highlight rising production, improved storage facilities, and government support to reduce reliance on external supplies.Read more at: SANA
30 April 2026. Syria’s central bank has reached agreements to open accounts with Germany, France and Austria, marking progress toward restoring international financial links and rebuilding trust with key European institutions after years of isolation.Read more at: LEVANT 24
27 April 2026. Syrian authorities and partners, including the International Labor Organization, met to design a program that links short-term employment, providing sustainable livelihoods, while rehabilitating infrastructure including schools, health centers and roads.Read more at: SANA
26 April 2026. Business leaders came together with young innovators to lend support to youth-led initiatives at a national conference. The goal is to develop entrepreneurial skills among a new generation of youth who can creatively contribute to Syria’s reconstruction and long-term development.Read more at: LEVANT 24
24 April 2026. Finance Minister Barnieh announced a new $225 million grant from the World Bank to improve water and health services. These are the 3rd and 4th Bank grants in less than a year, with further grants under consideration in the areas of finance, education, and social protections.Read more at: SANA
21 April 2026. Relations have been warming with the EU under Syria’s new leaders, the result of frequent diplomatic missions and the dramatic policy shifts and actions they have undertaken. Syria is being viewed as a reliable partner in many spheres of shared interest and as an alternate trade corridor in the Middle East. The EU-Syria Cooperation Agreement of 1978 will soon be restored.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
19 April 2026. During the annual spring meetings of the world’s major global financial institutions in Washington, Syria’s Finance Minister met with the World Bank, IMF and OPEC’s Fund for International Development to restart programs rescinded under the previous regime and present new initiatives.Read more at: LEVANT 24
18 April 2026. Natural perfume-making is expanding in Syria through home-based projects led by women. They are turning traditional skills into small businesses that meet market demand, create income, preserve heritage, and support women’s economic empowerment.Read more at: SANA
17 April 2026. At a global diplomacy event in Antalya, Turkey, with 150 countries represented, Social Affairs Minister Kabawat described Syria’s priorities as building unity and harmony through dialogue and fostering sustainable development, along with combatting poverty and welcoming returning refugees.Read more at: SANA
13 April 2026. Marking a new phase in political and economic alignment, Syria and Jordan signed nine agreements to integrate essential national sectors. The accords, presided over by the two nations’ foreign ministers, reflect a shift from occasional cooperative efforts to a longterm partnership.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
13 April 2026. Senior Syrian officials met Turkish counterparts and business leaders in Istanbul to strengthen financial coordination, improve trade mechanisms and encourage investment, marking one of the most comprehensive efforts to rebuild Syrian-Turkish economic cooperation in recent years.Read more at: LEVANT 24
10 April 2026. After years of disruption during the war, Syrian pharmaceuticals are regaining their place in regional markets and expanding into international markets. Recent improvements have been seen in the quality, safety, and availability of locally produced medicines.Read more at: LEVANT 24
8 April 2026. Syria’s Ministry of Tourism and Izdihar Holdings agreed to develop The Beaumont Damascus, a major hotel and apartment project intended to boost tourism and investment in Syria. It is expected to create thousands of jobs and support economic and social recovery in the coming years.Read more at: ENAB BALADI
