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
21 May 2026. The need for alternative Middle East transport channels is reviving Syria’s ancient role as part of the Silk Road that linked Central Asia with the Mediterranean. It has begun serving as a land bridge between the Middle East and Europe, starting with goods and oil from the UAE and Iraq.Read more at: LEVANT 24
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
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
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
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
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
17 April 2026. In a wide-ranging interview covering Syria’s positions on diverse issues, President al-Sharaa emphasized Syria’s commitment to helping resolve regional crises and developing regional stability, stressing its focus on diplomacy and the country’s potential as a secure trade and energy corridor.Read more at: SANAWatch video at: YOUTUBE
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
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
2 April 2026. Capt. Maya Ghazal, who fled Syria to the UK as a teenager during the revolution, overcame serious challenges to fulfil her dream of becoming an airline pilot 6 years ago. Capt. Ghazal, also a UN Goodwill Ambassador, was just invited by Syria’s Civil Aviation Authority to join Syrian Airlines.Read more at: THE NATIONAL
1 April 2026. Building on a history of support for Syria’s liberation, the British government is restoring relations with Syria on multiple levels. Business investors, encouraged by Syria’s reforms to meet urgent reconstruction needs, also find interest in its potential as a land bridge between the Mediterranean and the heart of Asia.Read more at: SYRIANOBSERVER
26 March 2026. In its report for February 2026, the UN’s Country Team in Syria documented notable progress in health care, energy, water, agriculture, and early recovery efforts such as extensive debris removal, resulting from close cooperation with UN agencies and consistent support of member states.Read more at: SANA
24 March 2026. A Syrian Investment Authority delegation met ICA President Claudia Salomon to discuss economic cooperation and improvements to Syria’s business environment, joined by Syrian-French business representatives and French diplomatic officials.Read more at: SANA
4 March 2026. In the goal of improving nationwide digital coverage, especially in rural areas emerging from years of conflict, Syria announced a tender offer for a 20-year mobile license, aiming to attract global investors in supporting long-term digital development.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
24 February 2026. Saudi based Le Park Concord has opened a new branch in Syria with government approval, marking a major step in revitalizing the hospitality sector and attracting broader regional investment and tourism projects.Read more at: LEVANT24
23 February 2026. Syria’s energy sector is undergoing major recovery since the government regained oil and gas fields in the northeast, with technical teams securing and rehabilitating the sites through new international partnerships. After several weeks, 65% of previously inactive wells were reportedly restored.Read more at: LEVANT24
12 February 2026. Syria’s Ministry of Energy signed an agreement to install 140 locally manufactured wind turbines and link them to the national grid, aiming to boost generation capacity and advance the country’s renewable energy strategy.Read more at: ENABBALADI
9 February 2026. Syria signed an agreement with a consortium of Saudi companies to desalinate seawater and transport it to southern regions hit by severe drought, guaranteeing a steady water supply for drinking and agriculture. Energy Minister Muhammad al-Bashir called it “the largest water agreement in the world.”Read more at: LEVANT24
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
5 February 2026. The state-owned Syrian Petroleum Company signed a landmark agreement with US and Qatari companies to begin oil and gas explorations aimed at boosting energy investment, supporting development, and expanding partnerships. US envoy to Syria, Thomas Barrack, called the agreement “a transformative step that draws a new picture for Syria after years of suffering.”Read more at: SYRIAN OBSERVER
18 January 2026. The Italian carrier’s decision to restore shipping services after years of absence reflects improvements in administration and modernization during 2025, plus the lifting of sanctions along with major investments in Syria’s ports from French and UAE companies.Read more at: LEVANT24
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
