News Syria: Syria marks first international card transaction in more than 15 years with Mastercard and QNB Group
Mastercard and QNB Group have processed Syria's first international card payment in more than 15 years, marking an important milestone in the modernization of Syria's payments ecosystem.
News Syria: Syria marks major political, economic and financial developments in one week
Damascus, Aug. 28 (SANA) Syria witnessed three historic structural transformations during the week of August 22–28, 2026: the formal dissolution of the Syrian
News Syria: Sharaa taps Visa as Syria reconnects to global finance: What to know
Visa and Mastercard announced Wednesday that their networks can now be used to make international card payments in Syria.
News Syria: Syria’s Hama full of ‘hope, joy’ one year after al-Assad forces’ exit
Thousands of people have poured into the streets of Syria’s central city of Hama to mark one year since forces loyal to Bashar al-Assad were expelled days before the longtime ruler’s ouster. The ...
News Syria: Troops gather in Daraa as Syrian forces clash with Druze militias
Dozens of people have been killed in the fighting between local militias and clans in Syria’s Sweida province.
News Syria: What is bitcoin, and how does it work?
Bitcoin (BTC-USD) is a virtual currency that's used as an investment and a form of payment for goods and services. It's known for its volatility, so it's important to understand how bitcoin works.
News Syria: He fled Syria's war as a teenager. He went back to help launch a tech industry
Abdulwahab Omira escaped Syria's war with his family as a teenager. He recently returned as a Stanford graduate student and a budding entrepreneur, hoping to help jumpstart the country's tech industry.
News Syria: ‘Syrian Industry’ initiative targets growth, global competitiveness
Damascus, Aug. 26 (SANA) Syria is seeking to tie support for manufacturers to productivity, local value addition and exports under the “Syrian Industry”
News Syria: U.S. Delists Syria as a State Sponsor of Terrorism
The U.S. delisted Syria as a state sponsor of terrorism on Monday, eliminating what Damascus calls the last major obstacle to international investment. Syria had been on the list since 1979, after Washington accused Hafez al-Assadâs government of backing militant groups. The designation stayed in place under his son Bashar al-Assad, who was ousted in December 2024 by rebels led by Ahmed al-Sharaa, who is now Syriaâs president. Cuba, Iran and North Korea remain on the U.S. list of state sponsors
News Syria: Syria, Saudi Arabia discuss investment partnerships in energy and water sectors
Damascus, Aug. 27 (SANA) Minister of Energy Mohammad al-Bashir and Chairman of the Saudi-Syrian Business Council Mohammed bin Abdullah Abu Nayyan discussed
News Syria: Syria closes 47-year chapter of U.S. terrorism designation
Damascus, Aug. 25 (SANA) Syria has closed a chapter spanning nearly 47 years since it was placed on the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism on December
News Syria: Why Syria’s removal From US terrorism list matters for its economy
The United States in a historic decision announced to remove Syria from its list of “State Sponsors of Terrorism ”, marking a shift towards rebuilding the country after 14 years of civil...
News Syria: US removes Syria from terrorism list after 46 years - what it means for the Middle East country
The United States on Monday removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, ending a designation that had been in place since 1979 and imposing significant restrictions on trade, ...
News Syria: Syria, WFP discuss agricultural development, insurance system
Damascus, Aug. 18 (SANA) Agriculture Minister Basel al-Suwaidan met on Tuesday with World Food Programme Country Director Marianne Ward to discuss enhancing
News Syria: Hope and hardship have driven Syrian refugee returns – but many head back to destroyed homes, land disputes
Close to 1.5 million Syrian refugees have voluntarily returned to their home country over the past year. That extraordinary figure represents nearly one-quarter of all Syrians who fled fighting during ...
News Syria: 'People are now happy': Syria emerges from isolation on the road to recovery
He said that US President Donald Trump’s move to remove Syria from the list of state sponsors of terrorism could truly transform the country after years of conflict and put it on a path to recovery.
News Syria: Digital Cash Series: Mercy Corps Cryptocurrencies & Cash Assistance
This brief presents a detailed overview of Mercy Corps’ work with blockchain, stablecoins, and Web3 technology across several country programs. It highlights learning from pilots in Myanmar, ...
News Syria: Syrian and U.S. officials discuss Syria’s reintegration into global financial system
Damascus, Aug. 9 (SANA) Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh held talks with a senior U.S. Treasury official on Sunday on efforts to reintegrate
