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 ...

Saudi Arabia has pledged more than $6bn of private and public sector investments in Syria, as Riyadh looks to bolster President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s fragile government and revive the shattered economy.

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 ...

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, ...

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 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 ...

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.