3 March 2026. The revival of ICARDA’s facility in Aleppo marks a major step in restoring Syria’s agricultural research and farming. Seed banks destroyed under the previous regime and preserved in other countries include strategic crop collections of wheat, barley, lentils, chickpeas, and forage legumes.Read more at: SANA
2 March 2026. In an interview, Dr. Amer Kharboutli describes Syria’s rapid economic progress, emerging investment opportunities, plus ongoing challenges, noting signs of reduced corruption and renewed market activity driven by people’s resilience and institutional reforms.Read more at: LEVANT24
28 February 2026. Syria’s Central Bank restored full ties with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, after meeting regulatory requirements and establishing required banking communications channels. The move will facilitate international banking relations and enhance financial and monetary stability.Read more at: SANA
26 February 2026. The IMF delegation reported a recent increase in economic activity, due to rising consumer and investor confidence plus the continued return of refugees. The agency sees a promising economic outlook for 2026, depending on continued internal reconciliation and regional reintegration.Read more at: ENABBALADI
24 February 2026. The Ministry of Economy and Industry met with an IFC delegation, exploring financing mechanisms to support the development of Syria’s employment and productivity sectors. The talks aimed at building a cooperative framework for aiding the country’s economic recovery.Read more at: SANA
19 February 2026. Canadian officials said the decision to lift its comprehensive embargo on Syria, in place since 2011, was aimed at supporting the new government’s efforts to foster an inclusive political transition and strengthen its economic stability.Read more at: LEVANT24
16 February 2026. Syria’s ministries of agriculture and foreign affairs, along with agencies from the UK (FCDO) and UN (FAO) Syria, unveiled a new agricultural strategy to boost productivity, reinforce food security, spur economic recovery and stabilize communities.Read more at: SANA
7 February 2026. Syria and Saudi Arabia signed major joint economic agreements in air transport, water desalination, and telecommunications, in addition to 45 other development projects. The agreements aim to rebuild Syria’s infrastructure, expand air travel, and strengthen regional cooperation.Read more at: LEVANT24
30 January 2026. Syria’s government launched a comprehensive program to strengthen food security, with bakery and grain establishments cooperating to improve efficiency, modernize production, improve bread quality, and ensure daily supplies.Read more at: LEVANT24
30 January 2026. Syrian President al-Sharaa and Vladimir Putin affirmed expanding Russian–Syrian cooperation, emphasizing reconstruction, economic progress, and efforts to restore Syria’s territorial unity and foster Middle East stability.Read more at: ENABBALADI
29 January 2026. An upsurge in foreign tourists and expatriates visiting their homeland occurred between the December 2024 victory and December 2025. Officials cited improved security, revived cultural events, and growing regional and international interest in Syria.Read more at: LEVANT24
18 January 2026. The Ministry of Economy announced measures to safeguard public property and rehabilitate factories in Deir Ezzor, following SDF’s withdrawal. The plan aims to restore services, boost jobs, and revive economic activity in newly reclaimed areas.Read more at: SANA
13 January 2026. President Al-Sharaa praised Egypt’s solidarity with Syrian refugees and noted the shared political, economic and security visions of both countries, while inviting investment in reconstruction and closer political, economic, and strategic cooperation.Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
9 January 2026. Syria’s largest sugar refinery has begun operating in Homs, producing up to one million tons annually and creating 250 jobs. Officials say it strengthens food security and contributes to the country’s longterm industrial and economic development.Read more at: LEVANT 24
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
