But its involvement risks deepening sectarian tensions. Israeli troops have seized parts of southern Syria, violating a 1974 ...

The deals highlight the countries’ deepening relationship under the new Syrian government, and a wave of investment in a ...

History is being written as we speak. Since Syrian rebels entered Damascus unopposed in December 2024, toppling President Bashar al-Assad’s 13-year rule and ending six decades of his family’s ...

RIYADH, July 23 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia's investment minister led a business delegation travelling to Syria on Wednesday, ...

Washington, June 25, 2025 – The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved yesterday a US$146 million grant financing to Syria from the International Development Association (IDA) to help ...

DAMASCUS, July 24 (Reuters) - Saudi Arabia announced $6.4 billion of investments in Syria on Thursday, reflecting the kingdom ...

Britain and the European Union had eased some restrictions. Meanwhile, oil-rich nations Saudi Arabia and Qatar paid off Syria’s debt to the World Bank, valued at near $15 billion.

June 25 (UPI) --The World Bank on Wednesday announced a $1.3 billion investment in projects in Iraq, Lebanon and Syria. The costliest of the three projects will happen in Iraq, as the World Bank's ...

REUTERS/Karam al-Masri/File Photo (Reuters) -The World Bank said on Monday that Syria’s gross domestic product is expected to grow modestly by 1% in 2025, following a contraction of 1.5% in 2024.

The World Bank announced it had approved Sh32.5 billion to support Lebanon’s post-war reconstruction and Sh18.98 billion grant to Syria’s electricity sector.

The World Bank said Wednesday it approved over $1 billion dollars for infrastructure and reconstruction projects in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon. The World Bank said Wednesday it approved over $1 ...

People lined up to use an A.T.M. on Tuesday in Damascus, Syria. This week, the country completed its first electronic transfer in 14 years with a Western bank. Ed Ram/Getty Images ...