5 January 2026. The philanthropic development agency, which has allocated $320 million for projects in Syria over 25 years, will provide more than €100 million ($134 m) in new development projects, with an emphasis on sustainable development and renewable energy, while strengthening humanitarian support.Read more at: SANA
5 January 2026. The launch of the new lira, whose symbols represent Syrians’ shared cultural legacy, signifies a visual and financial break from the past. President Al-Sharaa presented the new banknotes as a statement heralding the start of a new chapter with restored confidence in Syria’s currency and its future.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
27 December 2025. The Bank’s governor, Abdelkader Husrieh, stated the new lira is not merely a means of exchange, but a symbol of Syria’s successful revolution and confidence in the country’s revival, noting “a strong currency begins with its people’s belief in it.”Read more at: SANA
23 December 2025. Syria registered over 18,000 new companies in 2025, a major jump driven by streamlined procedures for establishing and managing businesses and improved investor services. Individual commercial enterprises represented the majority of registrations.Read more at: SANA
20 December 2025. President Al-Sharaa addressed citizens by video at the opening of the “Aleppo the best of all” campaign. Asserting the region’s vital role in national recovery, he stressed the need to eradicate poverty as the first step. The community-driven campaign raised funds to rebuild Aleppo.Read more at: SANA
20 December 2025. The Syrian Products Exhibition in Jeddah aims to boost exports of Syrian industries, a pillar of the national economy. A trade official called it “an important step to reconnect Syrian industry with regional markets after years of disruption.”Read more at: LEVANT24
18 December 2025. Damascus artisans are preserving an entirely handmade process for creating hand-printed fabrics embroidered with silk, which can be worn or used as table linen. The craft’s artistic and cultural value has created a growing demand in European and American markets.Read more at: SANA
17 December 2025. Syria’s transport ministry embraces smart systems and digital tools to ease the movement of people and goods, cut operating costs, create jobs, promote innovation, and build a more efficient, sustainable future.Read more at: SANA
15 December 2025. A major campaign titled “Our Green Countryside” was launched to restore the environment in rural areas across the Damascus region. It aims to plant a half-million trees in the first stage of a multi-stage project to fight desertification and revitalize the ecosystem.Read more at: SANA
14 December 2025. In meeting with coastal leaders, President al-Sharaa underscored the importance of preserving national cohesion and consolidating stability, as Syria enters a new phase of reconstruction based on partnership with the people and governed by law, where justice is guaranteed and citizens’ rights are safeguarded.Read more at: SANA
12 December 2025. With its first initiative in Syria for nearly forty years, the World Bank has agreed to support government efforts to improve electricity availability and strengthen the national economy. A grant of $146 million was announced in June to rehabilitate transmission lines, with further grants pending.Read more at: SANA
10 December 2025. Four new strategic agreements with Saudi firms will expand Syria’s oil and gas output, enhance technical operations, modernize infrastructure, and generate 2,000 engineering and technician jobs.Read more at: SANA
8 December 2025. Syria’s economy shows significant advances in first year: sanctions lifted, $28B investments announced with major agreements in energy, infrastructure, and real estate development, currency strengthened, inflation reduced, along with reforms encouraging global partnerships.Read more at: LEVANT24
3 December 2025. In less than a year since liberation, Syria has launched four gas power plants and many renewable energy projects, forming a solid foundation for the country’s development. The plant in Deir Ezzor will stabilize the energy grid and be “a station for revival, development, and the spread of light across Syria,” said the energy minister.Read more at: SANA
25 November 2025. Syria sealed a $4 billion deal with an international investment consortium to transform Damascus International Airport and surroundings into a modern, attractive, regional aviation hub.Read more at: LEVANT24
25 November 2025. Sweeping reforms made by Syria after the fall of Assad have turned the Nasib and Jaber border crossings into safe import and export routes, strengthening regional trade, investment, and transportation.Read more at: LEVANT24
20 November 2025. The 2026 expo seeks to reestablish and build on Syria’s centuries old legacy in textile manufacturing and trade by fostering innovation and expanding markets, creating opportunities for Syrian professionals to contribute to the nation’s renewal and global presence.Read more at: SANA
18 November 2025. Adra Industrial City hosts over 1,000 factories in the food, textile, chemical, and engineering sectors, boasting the creation of 72,000 jobs. Thousands more factories are under construction, and thousands of plots are reserved for renewable energy initiatives.Read more at: SANA
18 November 2025. The IMF announced a program of intensive cooperation with Syria, offering technical assistance to strengthen all aspects of the financial system. Immediate support will help shape the 2026 budget to meet the country’s essential needs while including support for the most vulnerable groups.Read more at: LEVANT24
14 November 2025. DP World, a multi-national logistics company based in Dubai, has begun modernizing one of Syria’s ports. One of the largest foreign investments in the new Syria, the port’s redevelopment will make it a competitive trade hub in the Eastern Mediterranean.Read more at: SANA
9 November 2025. Sponsored by the White Heart Foundation for Development and local organizations, the market attracted 230 artisans and entrepreneurs who shared their crafts, foods, and innovative projects. The event supported local businesses, revived traditions, and showcased cultural diversity.Read more at: SANA
6 November 2025. As Syria’s energy grid deteriorated, individuals and institutions with means independently installed solar panels to survive the crisis. With over 3,000 hours of sunshine each year and vast desert lands, Syria is ideal for solar farms. The challenge is creating a system accessible to all.Read more at: LEVANT24
4 November 2025. At Doha summit, aimed at translating social justice goals into action, Syrian Minister Hind Kabawat urged strengthening international cooperation to meet mutual challenges. Her address highlighted Syria’s commitment to programs supporting disempowered groups.Read more at: SANA
4 November 2025. Syria’s industrial revival sparks thousands of licensed projects across key sectors, including chemical, engineering, food, and textile. 50 branches of foreign companies and 40 foreign agencies were also registered, reflecting renewed confidence in Syria’s markets.Read more at: ENABBALADI
2 November 2025. At a Damascus conference titled “From Ruins to Responsibility: Human Rights, Business and the Future of Syria,” participants focused on the necessity of linking human rights and justice to development, to avoid repeating tragic mistakes of the nation’s past.Read more at: ENABBALADI
