Tag: Economy

Syrian Sovereign Fund, UAE Arada Group sign $7 billion New Damascus project

Syrian Sovereign Fund, UAE Arada Group sign $7 billion New Damascus project

Cargo ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz drops to lowest level in 3 months

Cargo ship traffic through Strait of Hormuz drops to lowest level in 3 months

Syria, UAE re-establish joint Business Council to boost economic cooperation

Syria, UAE re-establish joint Business Council to boost economic cooperation

Syrian E-Commerce Forum 2026 opens in Damascus to boost digital economy

Syrian E-Commerce Forum 2026 opens in Damascus to boost digital economy

Gold prices rise by 200 Syrian pounds in Syria's local market

Gold prices rise by 200 Syrian pounds in Syria’s local market

Syria cuts the price of industrial fuel oil to support manufacturers

Syria cuts the price of industrial fuel oil to support manufacturers

Syria, Egypt discuss expanding economic ties, reviving joint business council

Syria, Egypt discuss expanding economic ties, reviving joint business council

UAE, Canada discuss Middle East security after concluding CEPA negotiations

UAE, Canada discuss Middle East security after concluding CEPA negotiations

Lebanese minister says Syria visit paves way for investment in key sectors

Lebanese minister says Syria visit paves way for investment in key sectors

Syria's central bank, Citibank discuss dollar clearing and correspondent banking

Syria’s central bank, Citibank discuss dollar clearing and correspondent banking

Syrian economy minister, German business delegation discuss investment opportunities

Syrian economy minister, German business delegation discuss investment opportunities

OPEC+ agrees to raise oil output targets for August

OPEC+ agrees to raise oil output targets for August

Saudi Aramco resumes crude loading at Ras Tanura after four-month disruption

Saudi Aramco resumes crude loading at Ras Tanura after four-month disruption

Syrian officials discuss industry and housing investment with Egyptian Naguib Sawiris

Syrian officials discuss industry and housing investment with Egyptian Naguib Sawiris

Syria, Turkish firm Isra Holding discuss rehabilitation of Bab al-Hawa Industrial City

Syria, Turkish firm Isra Holding discuss rehabilitation of Bab al-Hawa Industrial City

Syria, India discuss expanding agricultural cooperation and silk industry revival

Syria, India discuss expanding agricultural cooperation and silk industry revival

Oil prices fall to three-month low amid US-Iran agreement expectations

Oil prices fall to three-month low amid US-Iran agreement expectations

Syria discusses implementing oil shale investment project with Saudi SamiRock

Syria discusses implementing oil shale investment project with Saudi SamiRock

Al-Suwaidan discusses cooperation with IRC to support agricultural sector

Al-Suwaidan discusses cooperation with IRC to support agricultural sector

UAE economy grows 6.2% in 2025, driven by non-oil boom

UAE economy grows 6.2% in 2025, driven by non-oil boom

Syrian delegation joins cement industry conference in Beijing, China

Syrian delegation joins cement industry conference in Beijing, China

Syrian gold prices stable despite rise in global bullion markets

Syrian gold prices stable despite rise in global bullion markets

China’s foreign investment keeps growing, led by high tech sector

China’s foreign investment keeps growing, led by high tech sector

Zain CEO sees Syria as opportunity for group revenues and profits

Zain CEO sees Syria as opportunity for group revenues and profits

Britain signs $5 billion trade deal with Gulf states amid regional tensions

Britain signs $5 billion trade deal with Gulf states amid regional tensions

U.S. stocks retreat as oil swings on Middle East ceasefire hopes

U.S. stocks retreat as oil swings on Middle East ceasefire hopes

Gold prices edge up in Syrian market, 21-karat gram rises 50 Syrian Pounds

Gold prices edge up in Syrian market, 21-karat gram rises 50 Syrian Pounds

President al-Sharaa meets Emirati economic delegation at People’s Palace in Damascus

President al-Sharaa meets Emirati economic delegation at People’s Palace in Damascus

Rapid currency replacement and broad financial sector reform in Syria

Rapid currency replacement and broad financial sector reform in Syria

Syria, Saudi Arabia discuss boosting economic cooperation

Syria, Saudi Arabia discuss boosting economic cooperation

Syria’s Central Bank unveils 2026-2030 strategy for monetary stability and recovery

Syria’s Central Bank unveils 2026-2030 strategy for monetary stability and recovery

Tourism emerges as key driver of investment and economic activity in Syria

Tourism emerges as key driver of investment and economic activity in Syria

Syrian-Algerian talks focus on stronger financial and banking cooperation

Syrian-Algerian talks focus on stronger financial and banking cooperation

Syrian-French talks discuss reopening Central Bank account in France

Syrian-French talks discuss reopening Central Bank account in France

Syria nears launch of first international arbitration center to support investment

Syria nears launch of first international arbitration center to support investment

Syrian-Jordanian talks focus on economic cooperation and trade facilitation

Syrian-Jordanian talks focus on economic cooperation and trade facilitation

Trump disputes energy chief on fuel prices, says costs may fall sooner than expected

Trump disputes energy chief on fuel prices, says costs may fall sooner than expected

Experts: ISO standards key to boosting Syrian industry and opening export markets

Experts: ISO standards key to boosting Syrian industry and opening export markets

Norway to lift ban on Syria bond investments, signaling economic support

Norway to lift ban on Syria bond investments, signaling economic support

Syrian railways record strong growth in freight transport

Syrian railways record strong growth in freight transport

Syria concludes Agro Syria exhibition in Damascus with broad participation

Syria concludes Agro Syria exhibition in Damascus with broad participation

Arab and international firms eye expansion in Syrian market at Agro Syria exhibition

Arab and international firms eye expansion in Syrian market at Agro Syria exhibition

Türkiye: Transit trade through Syria to Middle East, Gulf now possible

Türkiye: Transit trade through Syria to Middle East, Gulf now possible

Syria receives 45,000-ton wheat shipment at Tartous port

Syria receives 45,000-ton wheat shipment at Tartous port

Syria open to international arbitration to strengthen investment climate

Syria open to international arbitration to strengthen investment climate

Global petrochemical crisis: 14 million barrels per day offline amid regional conflict

Global petrochemical crisis: 14 million barrels per day offline amid regional conflict

Investment in Syria: Navigating challenges and economic recovery prospects

Investment in Syria: Navigating challenges and economic recovery prospects

Global bond markets rattled as Middle East conflict threatens financial stability

Global bond markets rattled as Middle East conflict threatens financial stability

Regional tensions, currency volatility drive price instability in Syrian markets

Regional tensions, currency volatility drive price instability in Syrian markets

Security forces intensify measures to safeguard oil supply routes
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Security forces intensify measures to safeguard oil supply routes

Syrian, Jordanian officials discuss trade cooperation ahead of Amman industry fair

Syrian, Jordanian officials discuss trade cooperation ahead of Amman industry fair

Syria’s freight transport exceeds 4.6 million tons in first quarter of 2026

Syria’s freight transport exceeds 4.6 million tons in first quarter of 2026

Warnings of environmental disaster if Iranian attacks on oil tankers continue in Gulf

Warnings of environmental disaster if Iranian attacks on oil tankers continue in Gulf

UN warns war could cost Arab region up to $194 billion

UN warns war could cost Arab region up to $194 billion

Syria allows full foreign ownership of projects under new investment reforms

Syria allows full foreign ownership of projects under new investment reforms

Aluminum prices rise after Iranian attacks on major Gulf smelters

Aluminum prices rise after Iranian attacks on major Gulf smelters

Buildex 2026 to open in Damascus with 630 companies from 41 countries

Buildex 2026 to open in Damascus with 630 companies from 41 countries

New wealthy class gains influence in U.S. economy

New wealthy class gains influence in U.S. economy

War pressures precious metals markets in the Gulf

War pressures precious metals markets in the Gulf

Global bond losses exceed $2.5 trillion amid war-driven market pressures

Global bond losses exceed $2.5 trillion amid war-driven market pressures

Arbitration in Syria: a key pillar for improving the investment climate

Arbitration in Syria: a key pillar for improving the investment climate

Oil prices fall after Trump delays strikes on Iranian energy facilities

Oil prices fall after Trump delays strikes on Iranian energy facilities

Omran signs deal with UAE firm to rehabilitate Tartous cement mills

Omran signs deal with UAE firm to rehabilitate Tartous cement mills

QatarEnergy: Iranian attacks disrupt 17% of LNG export capacity

QatarEnergy: Iranian attacks disrupt 17% of LNG export capacity

Helium supply disruptions threaten global technology sector

Helium supply disruptions threaten global technology sector

US Treasury signals possible sanctions relief for Iranian oil shipments

US Treasury signals possible sanctions relief for Iranian oil shipments

Syria develops new framework to expand joint business councils network

Syria develops new framework to expand joint business councils network

Syria advances tax reforms and digitalization to improve efficiency and public services

Syria advances tax reforms and digitalization to improve efficiency and public services

Baniyas oil terminal receives eight tankers carrying crude and fuel products

Baniyas oil terminal receives eight tankers carrying crude and fuel products

FAO warns war on Iran could disrupt global energy, fertilizer and food markets

FAO warns war on Iran could disrupt global energy, fertilizer and food markets

White House: Oil tankers gradually resume transit through Strait of Hormuz

White House: Oil tankers gradually resume transit through Strait of Hormuz

Blue economy emerges as strategic driver for Syria’s development

Blue economy emerges as strategic driver for Syria’s development

Middle East crude prices hit record highs amid Hormuz supply disruption

Middle East crude prices hit record highs amid Hormuz supply disruption

Economic research center supports policy development and business environment in Syria

Economic research center supports policy development and business environment in Syria

Hormuz tensions revive debate over yuan and dollar in global energy trade

Hormuz tensions revive debate over yuan and dollar in global energy trade

Paris talks highlight trade tensions and geopolitical pressures between US and China

Paris talks highlight trade tensions and geopolitical pressures between US and China

World Bank grants signal gradual reopening of financial ties with Syria

World Bank grants signal gradual reopening of financial ties with Syria

Rising Chinese energy demand reshapes global oil and gas supply routes

Rising Chinese energy demand reshapes global oil and gas supply routes

War’s economic shock spreads to global energy markets and shipping

War’s economic shock spreads to global energy markets and shipping

Regional conflict shifts global trade routes as Red Sea gains strategic importance

Regional conflict shifts global trade routes as Red Sea gains strategic importance

Chile signs rare minerals cooperation agreement with United States

Chile signs rare minerals cooperation agreement with United States

Agreement with Jordan expands access for Syrian trucks to Aqaba Port

Agreement with Jordan expands access for Syrian trucks to Aqaba Port

Oil prices fall amid reports of record strategic reserve release

Oil prices fall amid reports of record strategic reserve release

Economy Ministry, UNIDO discuss establishing national food safety authority in Syria

Economy Ministry, UNIDO discuss establishing national food safety authority in Syria

War intensifies: tensions over Hormuz and widening regional escalation

War intensifies: tensions over Hormuz and widening regional escalation

UNCTAD: Hormuz shipping disruptions heighten risks for vulnerable economies

UNCTAD: Hormuz shipping disruptions heighten risks for vulnerable economies

Safe-haven assets draw global inflows amid rising Middle East risks

Safe-haven assets draw global inflows amid rising Middle East risks

Oil prices surge to highest level in two years

Oil prices surge to highest level in two years

Syria after liberation: Investment opportunities seen key to economic recovery

Syria after liberation: Investment opportunities seen key to economic recovery

Energy crisis and shipping disruptions drive up European industrial costs

Energy crisis and shipping disruptions drive up European industrial costs