Syria

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Jazeera Airways resumes direct flights to Aleppo from June 25

Wed, 20 May 2026

Jazeera Airways announced the resumption of direct flights to Aleppo, Syria, following the gradual restoration it’s direct operations from T5 at Kuwait International Airport. The airline will operate two weekly flights to Aleppo starting June 25.

Construction & Real Estate

Emaar exits the JV structure for prime Syrian mixed-use project

Mon, 18 May 2026

Emaar Properties said it is in the process of exiting the JV structure relating to The Eighth Gate, its key mixed-use development in Damascus, thus marking a decisive new chapter in its long-standing relationship with Syria. With this move, the Dubai master developer will be operating in the country without any partner.

Energy, Oil & Gas

QatarEnergy signs MoU for offshore Syria exploration

Tue, 12 May 2026

QatarEnergy signed a memorandum of understanding with TotalEnergies, ConocoPhillips, and the Syrian Petroleum Company for cooperation in oil and gas exploration offshore Syria.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Syria unveils $300m Damascus mega-project to boost tourism

Tue, 07 Apr 2026

Syria’s Tourism Ministry and Ezdihar Holding will develop “The Beaumont,” a $250–300 million, 77,000 sqm integrated residential, commercial, and leisure project, aiming to boost tourism, investment, job creation, and talent development in the country.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Qatar Airways resumes daily services to UAE, Syria

Sun, 26 Apr 2026

Qatar Airways resumed flights from Doha to key Middle East destinations, restoring daily services to the UAE and Syria. Flights to Dubai and Sharjah restarted April 23, 2026, with Damascus service beginning May 1, 2026.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi Industrial Export Company inks Syria smart meters supply deal

Mon, 09 Mar 2026

The Saudi Industrial Export Company (SIEC) has announced the signing of an supply agreement with GTronics & Significa Company for a key project in Syria. The scope of work includes delivery and implementation of single-phase and three-phase smart electrical meters in the country.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Syria returns to global tourism stage at ITB Berlin

Wed, 04 Mar 2026

Syria is restoring its tourism presence by participating in the 60th ITB Berlin International Tourism Trade Fair, one of the world’s largest industry events, with a pavilion featuring the Ministry of Tourism and national travel and aviation companies.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

flynas, Syria Civil Aviation Authority to launch new airline

Sun, 08 Feb 2026

Saudi Arabia-based flynas has signed an agreement with the Syrian General Authority of Civil Aviation and Air Transport to establish a new commercial airline under the name flynas Syria. Operations are scheduled to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Construction & Real Estate Industry, Logistics & Shipping

Saudi groups, Syria sign major development deals

Sun, 08 Feb 2026

Leading Saudi companies and Syrian government entities signed a series of agreements covering aviation, communications, infrastructure, and development initiatives, during an official visit of a high-level Saudi delegation from the public and private sectors to Damascus.

Motoring

Nissan returns to Syria with long-standing partner Al Rakhaa Trading

Tue, 03 Feb 2026

Nissan Motor Corporation has announced its return to Syria, reigniting its long-standing partnership with Al Rakhaa Trading Limited, part of the Rakhaa Group, as its exclusive distributor in the market.