Saudi Arabia and Gulf states are investing heavily in rebuilding Syria, with projects including airports, telecommunication networks, and power and water stations. However, these investments come in a country where judicial and administrative institutions remain weak, and without a clear governance framework ensuring transparency or geographical justice. Most investments are concentrated in Damascus and Aleppo, while regions that suffered from violence during the transitional phases remain outside the scope of attention. On February 7, 2026, Saudi Arabia signed investment pledges with the Syrian transitional government valued at two billion and eight hundred thousand dollars. This package includes rehabilitating Aleppo Airport and establishing another airport in that city, alongside laying a fiber optic network spanning 4500 kilometers, founding a joint airline company, and a seawater desalination plant on the coast. The gap between pumping funds and institutional governance frameworks represents the biggest challenge to the success of these investments.
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