Syria’s banks, long-time pariahs in the global financial system, are expected to resume ties with international lenders within weeks, Syria’s central bank governor Abdulkader Husrieh told The National …
Syria receives IMF visit for first time since 2009
By Akin Nazli in Belgrade Syria earlier this month received a visit from an International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team for the first time since 2009. The global lender of last resort used the …
Syria receives IMF visit for first time since 2009
By Akin Nazli in Belgrade Syria earlier this month received a visit from an International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff team for the first time since 2009. The global lender of last resort used the …
World Bank to give Syria $146 million to improve electricity supply
The World Bank has approved a $146 million grant to help Syria restore reliable, affordable electricity and support the country’s economic recovery, it said in a statement on Wednesday.
From Gaza to Iran: The Soaring Price Tag of Israel’s War | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G
Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G Israel’s conflict with Iran, alongside ongoing fronts in Gaza, Lebanon, Yemen, and Syria, is placing immense financial strain on the nation and sending economic …
Iran-backed militias to strike back at US bases in Iraq and Syria: Report
American military officials believe Iran-backed militias are planning to attack US bases in Iraq and possibly Syria in response to US airstrikes. According to a report, Iraqi authorities are working …
Bank Transfer Signals Syria Is Making Strides in Ending Economic Isolation
The bank-to-bank transfer using the SWIFT system was symbolically important, indicating the war-torn country was reintegrating into the global financial community.
Hopeful Break: Switzerland Lifts Longstanding Sanctions on Syria
Switzerland has decided to remove many of the economic sanctions it had placed on Syria for over a decade. This decision was officially announced by the Swiss Federal Council, the group that runs the …
Binance goes all-in on Syria with full product rollout
Binance recently launched its full suite of crypto services in Syria, just weeks after the United States and the European Union rolled back major sanctions on the country. The growing demand for …
Exclusive: Syria completes first global SWIFT transfer since war, governor says
Syria has carried out its first international bank transaction via the SWIFT system since the outbreak of its 14-year civil war, its central bank governor said on Thursday, a milestone in Syria’s push …