Damascus, June 12 (SANA) Syria possesses distinctive investment capabilities and promising opportunities across various economic sectors and provinces, the director general of the Syrian Investment Authority said, calling on U.S. and international companies to explore the Syrian market.
Talal al-Hilali made the remarks during a virtual address at the launch of “Investor Guides for Syria: Paths for U.S. Private Sector Engagement,” an event organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington as part of the U.S.-Syria Business Initiative.
Hilali highlighted key legislative reforms shaping Syria’s investment climate, most notably Decree No. 114 of 2025, which includes incentives, exemptions and guarantees designed to enhance project competitiveness and economic viability.
He also outlined promising investment opportunities across various sectors, along with the advantages of the Syrian market, expected returns for U.S. investors and potential for growth, expansion and future partnerships.
On May 22, the United States launched comprehensive investor guides for Syria, reflecting confidence in Damascus’s ability to become a destination for responsible investment. The U.S. Embassy in Damascus said real opportunities exist in sectors including electricity, oil and gas, technology, telecommunications, real estate and banking, adding that U.S. companies possess technology, expertise and advanced standards that could help address urgent needs in Syria.
Since the fall of the deposed regime, the Syrian government has worked to attract local and foreign investment during the recovery and reconstruction phase by improving the business environment and updating economic legislation, including Decree No. 114 of 2025 amending articles of Investment Law No. 18 of 2021 to address previous challenges such as weak legal guarantees and complex procedures.
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