Syria and Lebanon agree joint team on financial and banking cooperation
Officials meeting in Bangkok plan technical work on shared challenges and investment ties.
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Syria discusses reconstruction financing with Bank of America executives
The finance ministry says talks covered major private projects, public-private partnerships and debt-market development.
Norway plans $9.5 million contribution as Syria seeks wider World Bank backing
The planned funding would support reconstruction, while talks in Bangkok covered private investment, healthcare and Saudi-backed projects.
Blast damages Jabsa gas line; company says household supplies unaffected
An explosion damaged the Jabsa gas export pipeline in Hasakah’s countryside on Thursday, starting a fire and prompting emergency crews to isolate the affected section, the Syrian Petroleum Company said.
Four workers treated during repairs to fuel pipeline near Talkalakh
Four workers suffered breathing difficulties while repairing a fuel pipeline near Talkalakh in rural Homs on Thursday, Syrian Civil Defense said, according to Syria TV.
Syria to pursue unlicensed exchange operators from October 18
Syria’s central bank said it would begin legal action against unlicensed currency-exchange and money-transfer operators on Sunday, October 18, ending a warning period for businesses to regularize their activities.
Syria reviews financial reforms with IMF regional director
Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yusr Barniyeh has discussed preparations for IMF Article IV consultations with the fund’s Middle East and Central Asia director, Jihad Azour, the Finance Ministry said Friday.
Alabbar outlines plans for more than $16 billion in Syria investment
Emirati businessman Mohamed Alabbar has outlined plans to invest more than $16 billion in Syrian property and tourism projects, Syria TV reported, citing the United Arab Emirates’ state news agency.
Netherlands pledges €15 million to World Bank fund for Syria
The Netherlands plans to contribute €15 million to a new World Bank fund supporting Syria’s recovery and reconstruction before the end of 2026, Syria TV reported on Thursday.