investment Archives

20 04, 2026

Reconstruction plan for eastern Damascus neighborhoods alarms residents

By Walid Al Nofal|2026-04-20T20:43:47+02:00April 20, 2026|

A proposal to rebuild destroyed neighborhoods in eastern Damascus through private investment and partial compensation for property owners has angered and alarmed residents who consider it “theft” and disguised expropriation.

15 01, 2025

As Syria embarks on fragile transition, sanctions stand in the way

By Natacha Danon|2025-07-01T14:44:22+02:00January 15, 2025|

The Assad regime is gone, but sanctions on Syria remain. As the country embarks on a long and costly road to recovery, should they be lifted?

25 09, 2023

Assad ‘looking for handouts’ on rare trip to China

By Hanna Davis|2024-01-30T18:17:29+01:00September 25, 2023|

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad visited China for the first time in nearly 20 years this week, deepening ties between the two countries in the hopes of increased financial support that may not be forthcoming.