Syria's Wheat Procurement Tops 2 Million Tonnes in 2026 Harvest
State grain centers have taken in more than 2 million tonnes of wheat from the 2026 harvest, with Al-Hasakah, Ar-Raqqa, and Aleppo supplying the largest volumes.
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Latest economic and financial news about Syria, currency markets, and regional economy updates.
FlyDubai to Launch Daily Aleppo Flights After 14-Year Halt
The Emirati carrier FlyDubai will begin daily direct flights between Dubai and Aleppo International Airport on 20 July 2026, restoring a link severed for more than 14 years and making Aleppo its second Syrian destination after Damascus.
Read More →Syria and France Launch Multi-Sector Economic Partnership
Agreements signed during the French president's visit to Damascus opened a multi-sector economic partnership spanning ports, rail, energy, health and education, with a joint investment conference planned in Damascus for autumn 2026.
Read More →Switzerland Opens Development Cooperation Office in Damascus
Switzerland inaugurated a cooperation office in Damascus on 8 July 2026, upgrading its presence in Syria from emergency humanitarian aid to a formal development partnership spanning water, basic services and economic recovery.
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New Antalya and Izmir Flights to Aleppo to Launch in August 2026
A carrier jointly owned by Turkish and German airlines said it will add Antalya-Aleppo and Izmir-Aleppo routes on 1 and 2 August 2026, restoring scheduled international flights to Syria's second city.
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Latakia Port Opens Single-Window Center to Speed Customs Clearance
A single-window center opened at Latakia port on 9 July 2026, consolidating customs and logistics procedures in one location to accelerate clearance at Syria's main trade gateway.
Read More →Russia to Open Commercial Grain Hub at Syria's Tartous Port in Mid-July
Russia will begin operating a commercial logistics hub at Syria's Tartous port in mid-July 2026, starting with a 30,000-ton grain shipment and aiming for about 250,000 tons a month, with plans to re-export cargo to Iraq, Jordan and Gulf states.
Read More →Trump Notifies Congress of Move to Rescind Syria Terrorism Label
President Donald Trump has told Congress he intends to remove Syria from the U.S. list of state sponsors of terrorism, opening a 45-day review before the change takes effect and potentially easing a major barrier to Syria's access to global finance.
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CMA CGM Signs Deal to Develop Syria's Ports and Logistics
Syria's ports and customs authority signed a long-term partnership on 7 July 2026 with shipping group CMA CGM to develop the Latakia container terminal, dry ports in Damascus and Aleppo, and a logistics zone at the Naseeb crossing.
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Syria's Central Bank Reopens Its Account at Banque de France
Syria's central bank said on 7 July 2026 it had reactivated its relationship with Banque de France by reopening its account there, part of a push to restore ties with major central banks and ease Syrian lenders' access abroad.
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