Syria entered 2026 in an improved economic position after years of conflict, with the post-liberation period opening space for sanctions relief, investor engagement, financial reintegration and the ...

Syria’s insurance sector is entering a new chapter as the country looks to rebuild and reconnect with international markets after years of conflict and isolation. While the industry remains modest in ...

Syria has entered the second year of its transition with a tailwind few would have predicted even as recently as 2023. The sanctions that walled the economy off from the world have largely been lifted ...

Syria’s transport network is entering a period of reconstruction in which restoring connectivity is as important as expanding capacity. Roads, railways, ports, airports and border facilities underpin ...

Reconstruction has laid solid foundations for the revitalisation of Syria’s education and health care sectors, setting the stage for a new chapter of growth and opportunity. Building on this early ...

After a surge in uptake during the Covid-19 pandemic, the telehealth industry is courting new investment to further innovation and increase access to care in emerging markets. Digital health companies ...

Demand in Syria’s real estate sector is demonstrating early signs of recovery, supported by returning households, diaspora capital, business reopening and renewed investor interest. The sector is ...

In a bid to expand access, education is increasingly exploring the possibilities of the metaverse and extended-reality (XR) approaches. The former comprises a range of technologies that immerse users ...

Interview: Mohammad Safwat Raslan, Governor, Central Bank of Syria, on sustainable progress, financial stability and rebuilding confidence Which indicators best reflect the progress made in restoring ...

Syria’s banking sector entered 2026 with a clearer legal path to global reintegration and recovery, although liquidity, capital quality and depositor confidence have yet to return to levels needed to ...

Interview: Nadine Chaoui, Managing Director, Al Inaya Drugstore, on meeting medical demands and supplier confidence How would you describe the current operating environment for pharmaceutical imports ...

Interview: Khaled Toumeh, CEO, Athenai Services, on how the maritime industry can contribute to economic recovery How can Syria rebuild its maritime and logistics sectors to support long-term economic ...