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
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
1 January 2026. The vital plant supplies water to more than a half million people in the Deir Ezzor region, the largest Syrian governate by land mass, lying along the Euphrates Rivier. The plant’s rehabilitation will improve daily life and public health.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. 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
15 December 2025. Reinforcing its return to regional cooperation, Syria’s minister of public works and housing presented the scale of destruction caused by a decade of war, while showcasing plans to rebuild homes for millions of internally displaced people and returning refugees, and inviting investments.Read more at: LEVANT24
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. Describing the decision as a ‘true day of victory” after a long and arduous campaign in the US Congress, Mohammed Alaa Ghanem of the Syrian American Council confirmed: “The clause repealing the Caesar Act is complete… no amendments can be made. This long and fierce battle has been decisively settled.”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
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
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
30 October 2025. Syria’s presence at FII9, one of world’s largest investment forums, marked a new phase in development, called “a clear signal of Syria’s return to the international investment scene.” President al-Sharaa revealed that $28 billion in investments had been secured over 10 months.Read more at: LEVANT24Watch video at: YOUTUBE
