Switzerland said on Friday it will lift a raft of economic sanctions imposed on Syria, including the Middle Eastern country’s central bank.
Syria: If Sanctions Are Lifted, Will Syria ‘Shine?’
Last month, the US and the EU announced the relaxation of sanctions on Syria. “It’s their time to shine. We’re taking them all off,” said US President Donald Trump in a speech that sparked an outburst …
Syria’s stock exchange reopens after 6 months
Trading resumed on the Damascus Securities Exchange on Monday after a six-month closure, as Syria’s new leaders attempt to shore up the country’s battered economy and begin rebuilding after nearly 14 …
Turkey detains dozens of ISIS suspects in raids tied to Syria-based network
A nationwide sweep targeted the group’s financial and propaganda networks, as Ankara steps up efforts to counter the jihadi extremist group in Syria.
US notified Turkey before Israel began attacking Iran, sources say
Washington gave Ankara prior notice of looming Israeli attack to fend off potential tensions over Syria, sources tell Middle East Eye …
Iraq reopens main border crossing with Syria
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region – Iraq has reopened its al-Qaim border crossing with Syria, more than half a year after it was closed during a rebel offensive that toppled the Syrian regime, Iraqi state media …
Ancient Christian tomb complex revealed beneath rubble from Syria’s civil war
An Ancient Christian tomb complex dating back 1,500 years was discovered by a contractor who was clearing rubble beneath a destroyed house in Syria’s Idlib province.
Flying cars for Oman and Syria’s payment system recovery: This week’s business headlines from the Middle East
Flying cars moved a step closer to reality in Oman, OceanQuest debuted at the UN Ocean Conference and it was announced that Syria will reconnect to the Swift payment system.
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 …
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 …