#Syria

Syria plans new currency, digital payments push as growth rebounds post-war

The World Bank in July estimated that Syria’s gross domestic product would grow by a modest 1 per cent in 2025 after contracting 1.5 per cent in 2024

Saudi investment delegation signs $6.4bn in deals during Syria visit

Saudi investment delegation signs $6.4bn in deals during Syria visit

The deals span a wide array of sectors, including real estate, infrastructure, finance, communications and IT, energy, industry, tourism, trade, investment, and healthcare

DP World signs $800m deal to redevelop Syria’s Port of Tartus

DP World signs $800m deal to redevelop Syria’s Port of Tartus

Plans include the construction of new infrastructure, deployment of advanced cargo-handling equipment, and implementation of digital systems

Date announced: Air Arabia resumes flights to Damascus

Date announced: Air Arabia resumes flights to Damascus

The move underscores Air Arabia’s continued commitment to enhancing regional connectivity and offering value-driven travel options

Binance withdraws Abu Dhabi licence application

Binance launches in Syria: What users need to know

Binance, which holds 21 regulatory licenses worldwide, will enable Syrian users to access a full suite of crypto services

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flydubai resumes daily flights to Damascus after nearly 12-year hiatus

The daily service will depart from Terminal 2 at Dubai International Airport (DXB)

Date announced: flydubai to resume flights to Damascus

Damascus was one of flydubai’s original destinations, with service first launched in June 2009—nearly 16 years ago

Saudi Arabia, Qatar to settle Syria’s outstanding arrears to World Bank

A joint initiative concerning Syria has been announced by Saudi Arabia and Qatar

Syria’s new central bank chief vows to boost bank independence post-Assad

Syria’s new central bank chief vows to boost bank independence post-Assad

The changes would need the approval of Syria’s new governing authority, though the process is unclear at this stage

Goldman Sachs sees oil demand growing until 2034

Oil prices climb amid fall of Syria’s Assad regime

Brent crude futures rose 36 cents, or 0.51 per cent, to $71.48 per barrel on Monday amid the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime

President Mohamed talks to President Assad

UAE President receives Syria’s Bashar al-Assad

The UAE President drew attention to the need to make all available efforts to facilitate the return of Syrian refugees with dignity to their country

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UAE President orders additional $50m in relief aid for Syria

The UAE is continuing to send relief supplies to Syria and Türkiye, with more than 70 flights sent to both countries so far, carrying food, medical supplies and other items

Turkey

Rescue efforts continue a week after Turkey, Syria earthquakes

The death toll in Turkey and Syria from the earthquakes and major aftershocks rose above 35,000

Emirates sets up humanitarian airbridge to transport aid to Syria, Türkiye

Dubai’s Emirates sets up humanitarian airbridge to transport aid to Syria, Türkiye

The emergency aid on Istanbul-bound flights will be delivered to earthquake-stricken sites in southern Türkiye and Syria

Twitter

Twitter access restricted in Turkey days after massive earthquakes

Restrictions to the social-media platform started Wednesday afternoon

UAE President sends aid worth $100m to Syria, Türkiye

As many as 5,894 people have succumbed to the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye

UAE establishes field hospital, sends search and rescue team to Türkiye, Syria

UAE establishes field hospital, sends search and rescue teams to Türkiye, Syria

Death toll from earthquakes that jolted southern Türkiye crossed 2,900

Expo 2020 Dubai pavilions: Vietnam, Turkey, Tunisia, Tanzania, Syria, Slovenia, South Africa, Serbia

Here’s a list of eight participating country pavilions and their offerings

UAE Foreign Minister meets Syrian President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus

The two leaders discussed developments in the Middle East and Syria

Revealed: Top 5 most powerful Arabs in finance

The highest ranking entries from the world of finance in Gulf Business’ annual Arab power list 2020

Top 100 most powerful Arabs 2018

Amid a sea of change across the Gulf region, our 2018 ranking has received a major shakeup from the previous year

Kurds Issue New Call To Arms Against Islamic State In Syria

The Kurdistan Workers Party renewed a call for the youth of Turkey’s mostly Kurdish southeast to rise up and rush to save the frontier town of Kobani.

Syria’s Rural Economy Adapts As Conflict Spreads

Although much of the country’s industrial production has been hit, the rural economy has been less affected by the turmoil.

Gulf States Warn Citizens To Leave Lebanon Immediately

The UAE, Saudi Arabia and Qatar have all told their residents to leave the country amid threats of kidnappings.