Rebuilding Syria News & Updates

The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors approved a $100 million IDA grant for the Syria Financial Sector Modernisation Project, covering digital payment infrastructure, banking supervision, and…

Syria's transport minister met the World Bank's Middle East director to advance cooperation on rehabilitating the 2,800-kilometre railway network, backed by a $200 million World Bank grant announced…

Damascus Governorate has issued detailed zoning plan No. 7/26 for the western Baramkeh district, reclassifying property No.

A board member of the Damascus Chamber of Commerce outlines the requirements for activating e-commerce in Syria, from digital business transformation to resolving barriers in payments, logistics, and…

Syria's state oil company held talks with a Saudi Ministry of Energy delegation, including representatives of major Saudi energy firms, to discuss investment opportunities and cooperation in the oil…

Decree 162 of 2026 appoints architect Ahmad Rawad Ramadan Director-General of the Syrian Investment Authority, the national investment body operating ten governorate branches.

The Ministry of Local Administration and Environment has released the first official edition of a unified procedural guide to regulate investment and contracting in Syrian municipalities and local…

Syria and the UAE have announced the reconstitution of their joint business council during a ministerial visit to Damascus, aiming to channel investment into strategic sectors and expand the role of…

Syria and Japan convened their first bilateral political consultations in Damascus on Tuesday, addressing development cooperation, trade, investment, and rebuilding priorities, as Japan reaffirms…

Syria's Finance Minister announced that the World Bank has positively assessed the country's fiscal policy performance for FY2026, resulting in increased IDA grant allocations for FY2027 under the…

Syria's General Housing Establishment announces the opening of subscriptions for the Abyat Hills project in Qudsaya on 5 August, offering over 2,000 housing units across 380,000 square meters.

Syria's Sovereign Fund has signed a contract with Canada's InterHealth to rehabilitate and upgrade 14 national hospitals across Syrian governorates over 24 months, covering infrastructure, medical…

China's ambassador to Damascus has announced Beijing's intention to expand practical cooperation with Syria, covering infrastructure, free zones, and smart industrial cities, marking a significant…

Syria's Ministry of Economy and Industry has reported a notable increase in company registrations and commercial records issued during the first half of 2026, driven by streamlined procedures and an…

The Syrian Engineers Syndicate has announced a new package of measures including free initial inspections and 50% discounts on structural assessment reports to support the rebuilding of war-damaged…

Damascus Governorate has launched a road paving and asphalting project through its directorates, with the Maintenance Directorate leading infrastructure rehabilitation efforts across the capital.

The Syria Recovery Trust Fund has approved two new projects totalling EUR 3.86 million, targeting infrastructure rehabilitation in Jisr al-Shughur and agricultural support for farmers in Raqqa and…

The Real Estate Finance Supervisory Authority's board held its third meeting of 2026, reviewing Law No.

The Syrian Petroleum Company held talks with a Czech business delegation on technical and investment cooperation in refining development, infrastructure modernisation, and carbon emissions reduction…

A joint Syrian-Jordanian technical delegation met at the Jaber border crossing on 29 July to review expansion and rehabilitation plans for the Nassib and Jaber crossings and coordinate their…

German carrier LEAV Aviation operated its first scheduled flight from Düsseldorf to Damascus International Airport, reopening direct air links between Germany and Syria after years of suspension.

The Central Bank of Syria hosted a technical delegation from the Central Bank of Turkey to discuss payment system modernisation, digital transformation, and the opening of a joint interbank account…

Egyptian economic analyst Mohamed Al-Gohary says Syria's strategic location makes it a natural transit corridor for Egyptian goods heading to Turkey and Europe, calling for the revival of sea routes…

A Belgian diplomatic delegation led by Ambassador Arnout Pauls toured Tartus Port on 28 July 2026, reviewing ongoing infrastructure development projects and discussing prospects for bilateral…

Major development finance institutions are returning to Syria at varying speeds, with KfW, AFD and the World Bank Group leading the way through active projects and planned offices, while others adopt…

Syria's government has signed 54 economic MoUs and agreements in 2026, with Gulf states accounting for half of all signings and 17 deals confirmed as entering active implementation.

The UN Office for Project Services announced plans to broaden its work in Syria, covering healthcare, sustainable energy, and demining, as Secretary-General Guterres urged the international community…

The Syria Petroleum Company has commenced offloading two tankers carrying diesel and liquefied petroleum gas at the Baniyas marine terminal in Tartus, with a combined cargo exceeding 69,000 metric…

Jordan's Interior Ministry has extended entry facilitations to cover the families of Syrian investors, while the Irbid and Rural Damascus chambers of commerce signed a twinning agreement to deepen…

Three Aframax tankers loaded Iraqi fuel oil at Baniyas port in Tartus governorate between June and July 2026, marking the first such shipments from Syria destined for the United States following the…

Syria's authority for local production and export promotion met the EU delegation in Damascus to explore trade cooperation and ways to ease Syrian products' access to European markets through the REX…

The head of Syria's General Authority for Border Crossings and Customs has directed improvements to infrastructure and technical equipment at Aleppo International Airport's customs directorate…

Turkey and Syria have reached a preliminary agreement to open Turkish bank branches in Syria, including Ziraat Bank and Aktif Bank, to finance bilateral trade and streamline payments, though…

Syria's Civil Aviation Authority met with representatives of Kuwait's Al-Rawdhan & Al-Mutawa Holding and Turkey's Limak to discuss a preliminary plan for expanding Deir ez-Zor International Airport.

The Real Estate Finance Supervision Authority is revising key legislation, reviewing its first mortgage company licensing application, and expanding its network of 512 certified appraisers across…

Turkish Trade Minister Omar Bolat announced that trade between Turkey and Syria reached $3.75 billion last year, a rise of over 40%, as both countries work toward a shared $10 billion target.

The Damascus Chamber of Commerce met with an EU mission delegation to discuss economic cooperation, SME support programs, and a planned high-level economic visit to Damascus in November.

UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi has stated that Emaar Properties is expected to begin on-the-ground operations in Syria within two to three months, with plans…

Syria's Federation of Chambers of Commerce signed a memorandum of understanding with the Syrian-Chinese Business Council at the Nastex 2026 textile fair in Damascus, aiming to move beyond trade…

Germany's KfW development bank has announced the resumption of its operations in Damascus after a prolonged suspension, marking a significant step toward renewed international financing for Syria's…

The Syrian government is in talks with the Saudi Fund for Development to complete the transfer of a USD 1.5 billion grant earmarked for the Syria Without Camps initiative.

Syria and Kuwait reached agreements during official talks in Kuwait City to establish a joint high-level coordination committee and a Syrian-Kuwaiti business council aimed at expanding economic and…

Rif Dimashq Governorate has approved 11 sanitation projects and 3 drinking water well projects totalling 116 million Syrian pounds, following a service coordination meeting held by the Qatifah…

Damascus will host the second edition of the Imar International Exhibition 2026, a specialized economic forum bringing together local and international companies in construction, energy, and industry…

Syria's Ministry of Education has completed the rehabilitation of 1,285 schools since the beginning of 2026, while more than 6,000 schools across the country still require rebuilding or repair.

A UAE-based real estate developer has unveiled plans for residential complexes in five Syrian governorates, offering units priced between $25,000 and $38,000 with delivery expected within three years.

Syria's Ministry of Energy has signed two memoranda of understanding aimed at reviving the Iraq-Syria pipeline project, signaling a strategic push to rebuild the energy sector and strengthen regional…

Iraq's Council of Ministers has approved a preliminary principles agreement with a US-Qatari consortium to conduct feasibility studies for an oil pipeline to Syria's Baniyas port, as Baghdad seeks to

Damascus hosts the inaugural Syrian-American Business Forum, organized by the Ministry of Economy and the US-Syria Business Council, as Washington's sweeping sanctions relief opens new avenues for bil

Qatari political analyst Abdullah Al-Khater says the scale of Qatari investments in Syria serves as a major confidence indicator for international investors, as President Ahmad Al-Sharaa receives Qata

During President Macron's official visit to Damascus, Syria and France signed fifteen bilateral cooperation agreements spanning energy, shipping, healthcare, water infrastructure, and banking.

French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Damascus marks a turning point in bilateral relations, featuring 14 memoranda of understanding and an economic forum focused on rebuilding Syria, with major

The General Authority for Water Resources met with a delegation from Turkish company Cemil Özgür İnşaat to discuss cooperation on dam rehabilitation and water infrastructure development across Syrian

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Damascus on July 6, 2026, with a focus on rebuilding ties

Local officials in the Sanamein district met with a UNHCR delegation to discuss the implementation of a project to rebuild 120 partially damaged homes across three towns in northern rural Daraa.

Kuwaiti telecoms group Zain has obtained a 20-year licence to operate a mobile network in Syria in a deal exceeding $1.5 billion, marking the largest foreign direct investment in the country since the

Syria's Ministry of Transport has announced a comprehensive national plan to rehabilitate central road networks and establish new inter-governorate corridors, with foreign companies invited to partici

Homs Governor Marhaf al-Naasan met with a joint delegation from the Japanese Embassy and UN-Habitat to discuss ongoing and future projects focused on rebuilding infrastructure and supporting health se

Syrian Petroleum Company CEO Youssef Qiblawy met a Chevron delegation in Damascus to discuss converting the Block 1 offshore exploration MOU into an executive contract, while also exploring Chevron's

Emergency teams in Deir ez-Zor have begun rehabilitating the Euphrates earthen bridge after flooding rendered it unusable, providing a temporary crossing while the permanent Al-Siyasiya bridge is comp

Idlib Governorate reopened 50 schools following the completion of restoration works funded by the "Wafa li-Idlib" campaign, in a central ceremony held at Dhi Qar Secondary School in Kafrnabel.

Syria's Ministry of Local Administration and Environment has signed a one-year memorandum of understanding with Saudi company Go Telecom - Ejad Tech to develop a digital transformation strategy and de

Syria's state oil company has signed a contract with US firms ConocoPhillips and Novaterra Energy to develop onshore gas fields and boost output, aiming to strengthen the country's energy supply and e

The Syrian American Business Council organized professional meetings in Washington between Syria's Ministry of Energy delegation and leading U.S. companies in oil, gas, electricity, and infrastructure

American energy company HKN has launched drilling and production operations at the Rumailan oil fields in Hasakah under a 25-year investment contract, with output shared among HKN, the Syrian Petroleu

Egyptian officials at the Buildex International Exhibition in Damascus announced plans for a large industrial zone in Syria, targeting food, textile, and agricultural industries alongside the rebuildi

Syria's Minister of Transport reviewed a comprehensive $15 million plan to maintain and develop roads and bridges in Raqqa Governorate, with talks underway with the Saudi Development Fund for new brid

Syria's Ministry of Transport has approved a comprehensive $37 million plan to rehabilitate roads and bridges in Deir ez-Zor, covering ten projects across vital corridors linking the governorate to it

The EU Chargé d'Affaires in Syria stated that full economic recovery requires integrating the Syrian economy into global markets, emphasizing the private sector's role and the need for a clear legal i

Syria's Transport Minister Yaarab Badr met with the UAE Ambassador in Damascus to discuss bilateral cooperation on road rehabilitation, railway development, digital transformation and vehicle services

Syria's first National Private Sector Dialogue Conference concluded in Damascus after three days of sessions, issuing recommendations on public-private partnership, investment climate reform, financia

Tourism Minister Mazen Al-Salahani announced outreach to investors to reactivate hotels and tourism facilities dormant since 2006, alongside free training programs and 1,000 scholarships to build sect

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has disclosed active discussions with Saudi Arabia and regional partners to revive a land transport corridor running from Turkey through Syria and Jordan to the Gu

The Syrian Council for Coordinating Joint Business Councils has launched a unified operational charter and executive guide to govern bilateral business councils and strengthen Syria's private sector e

The head of the Turkey-Syria Business Council has announced efforts to raise bilateral trade to $10 billion in the short to medium term, as Ankara deepens economic engagement with post-Assad Syria.

The International Real Estate Federation (FIABCI) has established an official mission in Syria to participate in the Syrian Private Sector Conference PSD 2026 in Damascus, signaling confidence in Syri

The Syrian Private Sector Dialogue launched in Damascus to strengthen partnerships, improve investments, and launch the Business Councils Charter for recovery.

The Syrian Investment Authority recorded 113 tourism projects available for investment as of May 5, 2026, distributed across multiple Syrian governorates, reflecting a broad geographic expansion of to

The U.S. Embassy in Damascus has published a comprehensive investor handbook covering key economic sectors.

The Syrian-Uzbek Economic Forum opened in Aleppo under the auspices of the Ministry of Economy and Industry, bringing together official and business representatives from both countries to explore inve

On the sidelines of the Education World Forum in London, British and Syrian officials reaffirmed commitment to rebuilding Syria's education sector, covering school rehabilitation, child protection, an

Syrian Finance Minister Mohammad Yasser Barnieh met his Japanese counterpart Satsuki Katayama on the sidelines of the G7 Finance Ministers meeting in Paris, advancing talks on economic cooperation and

Syria's Minister of Public Works and Housing and Saudi Arabia's Minister of Municipalities and Housing signed a framework MoU on housing, urban planning, and smart cities on the sidelines of WUF13 in

Syria's Foreign Ministry has confirmed a $1.5 billion Saudi commitment to the "Syria Without Camps" project, aiming to dismantle displacement camps and enable safe returns through housing, infrastruct

The director of Tartus Port announced plans to rehabilitate the out-of-service phosphate loading quay and to establish a dedicated terminal for polluting bulk materials, as part of a broader operation

Syria's Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management has launched a joint project with UNMAS and FAO, funded by Japan, to clear landmines and rehabilitate agricultural infrastructure in Aleppo, Hama,

The Syrian Development Fund (SYDF) has announced an initial allocation of $15 million targeting education, health, economic empowerment, war debris removal, and early warning systems, guided by field

Syrian Foreign met with Morocco's Minister of Energy Transition in Rabat and announced the resumption of the Syrian embassy's operations after more than 12 years of closure.

Damascus is positioning its strategic geography as a near-term economic asset, pursuing trilateral land and rail connectivity agreements with Turkey, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia to generate transit reven

The ancient city of Bosra al-Sham in eastern rural Daraa is recording a marked rise in visitor numbers, drawing tourists from Europe, the Americas, and Asia, as local authorities advance service upgra

Governor Azzam Al-Ghareeb chaired a meeting with the Investment Committee to address administrative, technical, and legal obstacles facing 11 investment projects and expedite their contracting procedu

Syria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs received a World Bank Group delegation to review ongoing and upcoming joint projects, part of a cooperation portfolio exceeding $391 million across water, health, e

TotalEnergies, together with QatarEnergy and ConocoPhillips, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Syrian Petroleum Company to conduct a technical review of offshore Block 3 in the Mediter

The Turkish province of Şanlıurfa has announced the resumption of passenger crossings at the Akçakale border gate opposite Tel Abyad, ending a twelve-year closure dating back to 2014.

The EU-Syria Partnership Coordination Forum convened in Brussels, marking the highest-level political dialogue since the fall of the Assad regime, with the EU announcing a 355 million euro financial p

Mersin Chamber of Commerce and Industry is partnering with IOM to establish a business advisory center aimed at expanding bilateral trade between Turkey and Syria during the rebuilding phase.

Syria and Jordan have signed multiple sectoral agreements and pledged to develop the Jaber-Nassib crossing into an internationally standardised border model, signalling a shift from security managemen

The first Syrian-Emirati Investment Forum kicks off in Damascus to explore strategic partnerships in real estate, energy, and tourism sectors with high-level UAE firms

The EU announces the resumption of full trade ties with Syria and activates the cooperation agreement, allocating €355M for reconstruction and economic recovery

The Ministry of Public Works launches the National System for Damage Assessment (From Destruction to Reconstruction) to standardize engineering criteria in Syria