The Newroz holiday comes at a critical time, as Kurds in Turkey push for peace while their brethren in Syria and Iran fear further conflict.
Syria develops new framework to expand joint business councils network
Damascus, March 19 (SANA) – Syria is preparing a new regulatory framework to strengthen and expand its network of joint business councils, aiming to enhance economic cooperation and support national …
Iraq Signs Contracts to Export Oil via Syria, Jordan, Turkey
By John Lee. Iraq’s Ministry of Oil has confirmed steps to export oil and oil derivatives via Turkey, Jordan and Syria. According to the state-run Iraqi News Agency (INA), Deputy Minister for Extracti …
Turkey’s Ambassador to Syria, Nuh Yilmaz, presents credentials to President Sharaa in Damascus
Nuh Yilmaz, Turkey’s new Ambassador to Syria, presents his credentials to President Sharaa, marking a significant step in bilateral relations. Nuh Yilmaz, Turkey’s Ambassador to Syria, presented his …
Tenders “Issued” for Iraqi Oil Exports via Syria and Jordan
By John Lee. The Ministry of Oil has reportedly issued tenders to export Iraqi crude oil through the Syrian port of Baniyas and the Jordanian port of Aqaba, according to Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani …
Syria forms Syrian–Lebanese Business Council
Syria’s Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar issued a decision Sunday establishing the Syrian–Lebanese Business Council …
World Bank approves $20 million grant to strengthen Syria’s financial governance
The World Bank has approved a $20 million grant for Syria aimed at improving public financial governance, Syrian Finance Minister …
US-Syria Business Council, the Atlantic Council to convene US-Syria Energy Symposium on March 26
WASHINGTON — The US-Syria Business Council and the Atlantic Council’s Syria Project will host The U.S.-Syria Energy Symposium on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET at the Atlantic Council …
Turkey Asks Britain’s MI6 to Step up Protection of Syria’s Sharaa, Sources Say; Ankara Denies Report
Turkey, Britain and the U.S. last year threw their backing behind Sharaa to try to reunite and rebuild his country of 26 million. London and Washington have scrapped most sanctions on Syria and on …
Economic reform and policy dialogue take centre stage as Syria’s Strategic Forum holds inaugural gathering
Oxford Business Group partners with the Syrian Strategic Forum to anchor international debate around credible economic …