Qatar is planning to help finance a massive boost in public sector wages promised by Syria’s new government, a US official and a senior diplomat said.
Qatar plans to aid Syria’s new govt in funding public sector wages, Saudi Arabia may join
Sham took power from Assad on Dec. 8 in a lightning offensive and have since installed an interim government that has promised a 400% salary increase for public sector workers.
Qatar plans to aid Syria’s new govt in funding public sector wages, Saudi Arabia may join
Sham took power from Assad on Dec. 8 in a lightning offensive and have since installed an interim government that has promised a 400% salary increase for public sector workers.
A-10s still flying in Iraq and Syria even as ‘Warthog’ units get put out to pasture
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Iraq to reopen Al Qaim border crossing with Syria
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Iran is weaker than it’s been for decades as it prepares for Trump to take office again
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Erdoğan says Turkey ready to intervene if Syria splits
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan said Monday that Turkey is ready to step in if Syria breaks up following a rebel overthrow of the regime of President Bashar Assad last month.
Turkey investigates opposition mayor’s comments about Syrians
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Syrian caretaker government to hike public sector salaries by 400%
DAMASCUS: Syria’s finance minister said on Sunday (Jan 5) the government would hike salaries for many public sector employees by 400 per cent next month after completing an administrative …
Syrian caretaker government to hike public sector salaries by 400%
DAMASCUS: Syria’s finance minister said on Sunday (Jan 5) the government would hike salaries for many public sector employees by 400 per cent next month after completing an administrative …