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2026-07-23 Ahmad al-Sharaa

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…

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2026-07-23 King Abdullah II

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…

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2026-07-23 King Abdullah II

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…

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2026-07-22 Ahmad al-Sharaa

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…

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2026-07-22 Ahmad al-Sharaa

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 …

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2026-07-21 Ahmad al-Sharaa

Damascus, July 20 (SANA)Syria’sGeneral Organization for Fairs and International Marketsannounced on Monday that the63rd Damascus International Fairwill be held from Aug. 26 to Sept. 4, 2026, under the patronage of PresidentAhmad al-Sharaaand organized by the Ministry of Economy and Industry and the Damascus International Fair Administration.The announcement was made during a press conference in Damascus attended by government officials and representatives of the business and commercial sectors. …

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President Jennifer Simons will leave for England on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at the invitation of international financial institutions, to hold talks on the development of the Surinamese economy. The Head of State's mission comes as part of the government's ongoing efforts to strengthen Suriname's international partnerships and deepen cooperation with leading global financial institutions and business leaders. President Simons, who travels with a small delegation, which also includes Minister …

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2026-07-21 Ahmad al-Sharaa

Abu Dhabi, July 21 (SANA)UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi confirmed on Tuesday that the Syrian market represents a large and promising opportunity, noting that commercial cooperation with Syria is progressing well. In an interview with CNBC Arabia,Al Zeyoudiexplained that trade with several regional countries, including Syria, witnessed growth during the recent period as part of efforts to ensure the smooth flow of goods and maintain supply chain stability amid…

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2026-07-21 Ahmad al-Sharaa

Damascus, July 21 (SANA)The “NASTEX 2026” Syria International Textile Exhibition concluded on Tuesday evening at the Damascus New Fairground, organized under the patronage of President Ahmad al-Sharaa and featuring more than 300 companies from 20 countries, the organizers said. The exhibition, which opened on Saturday, showcased the latest textile innovations and products, including fabrics, furnishings, curtains, furniture, textile manufacturing machinery, yarns, raw materials, digital transfo…

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2026-07-21 Ahmad al-Sharaa

Damascus, June21(SANA)Economic experts say that the visit by Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and ExpatriatesAsaad Hassan al-ShaibanitoKuwaitmarks an important step in the development of bilateral relations, paving the way for a new phase of economic and investment cooperation aimed at transforming political rapprochement intopractical partnerships that support reconstruction efforts and expand trade between the two countries. Economic researcher Abdul Azim al-Maghrabi said that the current p…

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2026-07-21 Ahmad al-Sharaa

Damascus, June21(SANA)Arab and foreign ambassadors attending the launch conference of the 63rd Damascus International Fair on Monday described the event as a leading economic platform that brings together business leaders, investors and companies from around the world, saying itplays a vital role in expanding trade, investment and economic partnerships ahead of its scheduled opening from August 26 to September 4, 2026. Bahrain’s Ambassador to Syria, Waheed Mubarak Sayyar, told  SANA that the Da…

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2026-07-20 Ahmad al-Sharaa

Damascus, July 20 (SANA)Syrian Finance Minister,Mohammad Yisr Barnieh, met on Monday with a mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which is visiting Damascus this week, to discussSyria‘s economic and financial developments, priorities for the next phase, and ways to strengthen technical cooperation in support of the country’seconomic recovery. According to theMinistry of Finance, the meeting focused on developing a medium-term macroeconomic and fiscal framework, improving the quali…

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2026-07-20 Ahmad al-Sharaa

Damascus, July 20 (SANA)Syria’sFirst Lady,Mrs. Latifa al-Droubi, toured the Syria International Textile Exhibition (NASTEX 2026) at theDamascus Fairgroundson Monday. During her tour, Mrs. al-Droubi explored the exhibition’s pavilions, particularly those showcasing home furnishings, fabrics, textile manufacturing machinery and industrial equipment. She stressed the importance of reviving Syria’s textile industry, describing it as a key contributor to sustainable development and an important pil…

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2026-07-20 Ahmad al-Sharaa

Damascus, July 20 (SANA)– Syrian industrialists participating in the NASTEX 2026 Syrian International Textile Exhibition called for joint efforts to modernize the country’s manufacturing base, secure production inputs and strengthen the competitiveness of Syrian textile products in domestic and international markets. Speaking to SANA, industrialist Samer Mustafa said Syria’s textile industry has extensive expertise and a well-established industrial base, but requires greater support in securing…

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2026-07-20 Ahmad al-Sharaa

Damascus, July 20 (SANA)Syria‘s Federation of Chambers of Commerce and theSyrian-Chinese Business Councilsigned a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Monday to expand trade andinvestmentcooperation between the two countries, as Damascus seeks to strengthen economic ties with Beijing. The agreement, signed by Federation President Alaa al-Ali on the sidelines of the Syria International Textile Exhibition (NASTEX 2026), outlines cooperation intradeand investment, business networking and technolog…

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2026-07-19 Ahmad al-Sharaa

Damascus, July 19 (SANA)More than 300 Syrian and international companies gathered in Damascus on Saturday for the country’s largest textile exhibition, highlighting efforts by manufacturers and the government to revive an industry that was once a major contributor toSyria‘s economy after years of conflict and disruption. The first edition of the Syria International Textile Exhibition(NASTEX 2026), held at the Damascus New Fairgrounds under the patronage of President Ahmad al-Sharaa, brought tog…

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2026-07-18 Ahmad al-Sharaa

Damascus, July 18 (SANA)The Syria International Textile Exhibition (NASTEX 2026) opened in Damascus on Saturday in the presence of President Ahmad al-Sharaa, with more than 300 exhibitors from over 25 countries participating in the event, which aims to revive Syria’s textile sector and expand investment, production and export opportunities. The exhibition, held at theDamascus Fairgrounds, seeks to reconnect Syria’s textile industry with technology, financing and international markets, while str…

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2026-07-18 Ahmad al-Sharaa

Damascus, July 18 (SANA)President Ahmad al-Sharaa said on Saturday that the Syria International Textile Exhibition (NASTEX 2026) reflected the importance of reviving Syria’s textile industry and supporting economic recovery through production, investment and job creation. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the exhibition in Damascus, President al-Sharaa said the textile industry represented a chapter of Syria’s history, describing it as a reflection of the craftsmanship and traditions of the p…