The Syrian economy
Economic news in Syria including currency, investments, and general financial conditions.
Economic news in Syria including currency, investments, and general financial conditions.

Restoring the operation of the oil fields would support the state's treasury and improve economic revenues in the upcoming phase.

The agreements included the launch of a project to develop the new Aleppo International Airport, along with plans to upgrade and operate the current airport to enhance air transport and improve logistics services.

The Syrian Ministry of Economy and Industry announced the production of a dramatic series to be aired during the month of Ramadan, in an attempt to reach the audience through a direct artistic approach.

The agreement was signed in the capital, Damascus, in the presence of Syrian Energy Minister Mohammad Bashir and his Jordanian counterpart Saleh Al-Kharabsheh.

The value of exports rose from $1.51 billion in 2024 to approximately $2.57 billion in 2025, an increase of 69.6% within one year.

The agreement stipulates an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire on all fronts and contact points between the Syrian government forces and the SDF.

The strategic "Revolution" oil complex, located in the southwestern countryside of Raqqa Governorate, has been fully under the control of the Syrian army.

The Iranian authorities announced the arrest of dozens of individuals in several provinces, suspected of being organizers of the recent disturbances that have occurred in the country since the end of December 2025.

The Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Abdul Qadir Al-Hosriya, confirmed on Sunday that the process of replacing the national currency will begin at the start of next year and will last for 90 days, extendable, noting that this step is part of a plan to restructure the local currency.

The Directorate of Companies in the Syrian Ministry of Economy and Trade announced that the number of registered companies in the country this year exceeded 18,000 companies, an increase of 9,348 companies from last year, marking a record that reflects accelerated economic activity a year after the liberation of the country.

The British magazine The Economist announced that Syria is the 'Country of the Year 2025', in recognition of the significant improvement the country has witnessed politically and socially after decades of conflict and destruction.

The Central Bank of Syria has resolved the ongoing debate regarding the launch of any new digital currency, firmly denying what is being circulated on social media.

The U.S. Congress approved on Wednesday the repeal of sanctions imposed on Syria under the Caesar Act, which was originally enacted to punish President Bashar al-Assad's regime for its human rights violations.

Syrian President Ahmad al-Shara confirmed during his speech at the Doha Forum today, Saturday, that the upcoming presidential elections will be held in four years according to the constitutional declaration.

Scenes circulating on social media have sparked a debate in recent hours after a large box appeared inside the Umayyad Mosque in the heart of the Syrian capital, Damascus, surrounded by tight security.

A delegation comprising representatives from the fifteen member states arrived in the capital, Damascus, on December 4, 2025.

The clarification came after widespread public discussions in recent days regarding the validity period of passports and the mechanism for granting them.

The World Bank announced on Thursday that a delegation visited Syria to strengthen the bilateral partnership and identify priority sectors for supporting the Syrian people.

Damascus is witnessing a notable international movement, with the arrival of intelligence and political delegations from major countries to discuss security files that are increasing in importance in the Syrian scene.

Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad confirmed that his recent visit to Washington with President Ahmad al-Shara was "very successful," noting that lifting the U.S. sanctions imposed on his country under the "Caesar Act" has become "a matter of time only."