Damascus, March 6 (SANA) – Syria is seeking to position itself as an attractive destination for investment following liberation, as the government moves to rebuild the economy and encourage the return of local and foreign investors after years of economic isolation.
Business figures say the country now offers significant opportunities across multiple sectors, supported by legislative reforms and efforts to improve the business environment.
Investment potential and workforce
Syrian investor Moataz al-Abboush told SANA that Syria holds promising investment potential, particularly given the availability of skilled local professionals capable of contributing to the country’s reconstruction and economic recovery.
He noted that broader international openness could help Syrian products regain access to export markets, including Europe and the United States.
Al-Abboush said attracting foreign investment could play a key role in revitalizing the economy by creating jobs, helping displaced Syrians return to work, and increasing the flow of foreign currency into the domestic market.
He also stressed that facilitating investment in the industrial and agricultural sectors, improving banking flexibility, and establishing platforms to promote investment opportunities could strengthen purchasing power and stimulate economic activity.
Strategic location and reconstruction needs
Jordanian businessman Abdul Rahman Abu Tair said Syria is emerging as a promising investment destination in the region, citing its strategic geographic location linking major markets, as well as its natural resources and agricultural potential.
He added that the country is entering a major phase of reconstruction, with rebuilding needs estimated at hundreds of billions of dollars, creating opportunities in sectors such as infrastructure, housing, telecommunications, energy and transportation.
Abu Teir noted that achieving a full investment recovery will require strengthening legal and institutional frameworks, ensuring transparency in contracts and projects, and involving local communities to support sustainable development.
Since liberation, the Syrian government has taken steps to attract domestic and foreign investment as part of broader economic recovery efforts, including updating economic legislation.
Among these measures was Presidential Decree No. 114 of 2025, which amended provisions of Investment Law No. 18 of 2021 in an effort to address previous obstacles that limited investment flows, including legal guarantees and administrative procedures.
