economy and industry

Damascus, July 27 (SANA)Minister of Economy and Industry Nidal al-Shaar met on Monday with Jan Sechter, First Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of theCzech Republic, and his accompanying economic and diplomatic delegation, to discuss prospects for enhancingeconomic cooperationbetween the two countries and expanding investment partnerships. The meeting, held at the ministry’s headquarters, addressed ways to open new areas for bilateral cooperation and encourageCzechcompanies to participate i…

Damascus, July 28 (SANA)TheDamascus Chamber of Industryand theInternational Labour Organization(ILO) discussed on Monday measures to support women entrepreneurs and small businesses, including initiatives to reviveSyria’s textilesector and expand opportunities forwomen-owned enterprises. Wafaa Abu Labda, chair of the Women Industrialists Committee at Damascus and Damascus Countryside Chamber of Industry, said many women had turned their hobbies into income-generating businesses after industrial…

Damascus, July 28 (SANA)Minister ofEconomy and IndustryNidal al-Shaar met on Tuesday with Chinese Ambassador to Syria Shi Hongwei to discuss ways to enhance bilateral cooperation across various economic and industrial sectors in service of mutual interests and to support development andinvestmentopportunities. Both sides stressed during the meeting at the ministry’s headquarters the importance of expanding economic partnership horizons, as well as strengthening coordination and expertise exchan…

Damascus, July 28 (SANA)Economy and Industry MinisterNidal Al-ShaarmetEgyptian Chargé d’AffairesMohamed el-Feki in Damascus to discuss ways to strengthen economic and trade cooperation, expand investment and deepen partnerships between the two countries, the ministry said. The Ministry of Economy and Industry said the talks focused on enhancing cooperation in the industrial and economic sectors, strengthening links between the Syrian and Egyptian private sectors, and encouraging investment and …

Damascus, July 28 (SANA)The Ministries of Economy and Industry and Energy met on Tuesday with representatives ofGermany‘s KSB, a global leader in pump and valve manufacturing, to discuss establishing a production plant in Syria as part of efforts to attract specialized industrialinvestment, transfer technology and support national industry. The delegation included Sven Baumgarten, KSB’s Regional President for the Middle East and Africa, and Ergun Yıldız, CEO of KSB Arab Pumps Limited in Saudi A…

Damascus, July 27 (SANA)Syrian Economy and Industry MinisterNidal al-Shaarmet Canada’s Ambassador to Syria and Lebanon,Gregory Galligan, on Monday to discuss expanding trade, investment and industrial cooperation, as the two countries move to expand economic ties following Canada’s decision earlier this year to ease sanctions on Syria. According to the Ministry of Economy and Industry, the meeting focused on investment opportunities in Syria and ways to deepen commercial and industrial partners…

Abu Dhabi, July 26 (SANA)Syrian Investment AuthorityChairman Talal al-Hilali met during his visit to theUnited Arab Emirateswith representatives of the private office of Sheikh Ahmed bin Mana bin Khalifa Al Maktoum (AMKM) to discuss investment cooperation and opportunities to develop strategic partnerships between the two countries, the authority said on Sunday. The two sides exchanged views on the importance of building clearinvestmentframeworks, structuring projects according to professional …

Abu Dhabi, July 26 (SANA)UAE Foreign MinisterAbdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyandiscussed developments in the Middle East and efforts to support regional security and stability during a phone call on Saturday withCanadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand. According to a statement issued by theUAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the two ministers also reviewed issues of mutual interest and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the UAE and Canada. Bin Zayeddescribed the Comprehensive Econ…

Amman, July 25 (SANA)– Jordan’s Minister of Investment Tareq Abu Ghazaleh affirmed that the government is working to strengthenJordan’s position as a regional hub for investments heading toSyria, leveraging the strength of its banking sector, the development ofJaber Border Crossing, and the growing volume of trade and freight transportation. Jordanian News Agency, Petra, quoted Abu Ghazaleh as saying in a television interview on the sidelines of the Jordanian-British Business Forum in London: “…

Beirut, July 25 (SANA)Lebanese Economy and Trade Minister,Amer Bisat, said his recent visit toSyrialaid the groundwork for broader economic cooperation and investment in key sectors, describing it as a significant step toward strengthening bilateral ties. Speaking after meeting Lebanese PresidentJoseph Aounon Friday, Bisat said the meeting addressed the results of his visit to Damascus, which followed up on the path initiated by Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam’s visit to Syria last May. He…

As part of his working visit to Benin, the Vice-President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Senator Kashim SHETTIMA, visited the Glo-Djigbé Industrial Zone (GDIZ) this Friday, July 24, 2026. Accompanied by a strong delegation made up of businessmen and major investors, this trip marks a key step in strengthening economic cooperation between the two neighboring Nations. Upon arrival at the site, the Nigerian delegation was warmly welcomed by the Deputy Director General of the In…

The Ministry of Economy and Finance of Benin hosted, this Thursday, July 23, 2026, the 2026 edition of the Annual Political Review of community reforms, policies, programs and projects of the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA). This meeting brought together the delegation of the UEMOA Commission as well as representatives of the ministries and sectoral structures concerned, as part of the evaluation of the implementation of community texts by Benin. The President of the UEMOA Comm…

Damascus, July 23 (SANA)CEO of theSyrian Petroleum Company, Youssef Qablawi, discussed with a delegation of the World Bank the current state of Syria’s oil sector and available investment opportunities, as part of efforts to strengthen ties with international institutions and attract investment to the energy sector. The company stated on its Telegram channel on Thursday that the meeting addressed the status of onshore and offshore projects, pipelines, and refineries, in addition to existing par…

His Majesty King Abdullah II on Thursday attended the opening session of the Jordan-United Kingdom Business Forum in London, which was attended by business leaders and representatives of various sectors from both countries. The forum, which brings together more than 40 Jordanian and 60 British companies representing a wide range of sectors, aims to explore opportunities for expanding cooperation across various commercial, industrial, and service sectors, and to highlight Jordan’s investment opp…

His Majesty King Abdullah II met in London on Thursday with senior executives and founders of leading companies operating in the United Kingdom, to discuss prospects for expanding economic cooperation across a number of promising sectors. During the meeting, His Majesty emphasised the importance of the long-standing partnership between Jordan and the UK, and the commitment of both countries to strengthening economic and trade relations across multiple industries. The King noted that the meetin…

Cotonou hosted, on Tuesday July 21, 2026, the work of the 7th Session of the Benino-Moroccan Joint Cooperation Commission. This event marks a turning point in the strengthening of diplomatic and economic relations between Cotonou and Rabat and constitutes a symbol of the shared desire of the two countries to breathe new life into their cooperation. The work allowed the two parties to review the main axes of their cooperation and agree on new actions in several priority areas. The exchanges focus…

Ankara, July 22 (SANA)A delegation from theGeneral Authority for Borders and Customs(GABC), headed by Chairman Qutaiba Badawi, held on Wednesday extensive talks with Turkish Trade Minister Ömer Bolat in Ankara, in the presence of Syria’s charge d’affaires Fadi al-Qassem, to discuss the state of economic and trade relations between the two countries and areas of joint cooperation. The Syrian and Turkish sides discussed ways to develop economic and trade relations and elevate them to more advance…

Damascus, July 22 (SANA)Damascus Chamber of Commerce President Issam al-Gharyouti met on Wednesday with a delegation from the EU mission to Syria, headed by Program Director Tuuli Räty, to discuss enhancingeconomic cooperation. The meeting, held at the chamber’s headquarters, focused on the importance of supporting the private sector, improving the business andinvestmentenvironment in Syria, and contributing to economic recovery and revitalizing trade activity. Private sector support, banking …