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News | Manufacturing
29-09-2026
The transitional government’s plans to establish an industrial city in the Hama governorate are on hold after the geological survey at the selected site near Salamieh revealed that the area lacked enough water resources. Earlier this year, the government announced plans to establish industrial cities in five locations, among them in Hama. For decades, Hama’s industrialists have advocated for the establishment of an industrial city as a tool to boost economic activity in the governorate.
News | Transport
29-09-2026
Over two weeks after the transitional government raised fuel prices, protests have subsided but the impact on streets, markets and factories persists; food and transport costs continue to rise and producers face higher operating costs and weaker demand. The explanations of Energy Minister, Mohammad Al-Bashir, at the People’s Assembly have left unresolved questions, and the government’s plan to provide cheaper gas oil (mazout) for essential uses faces criticism over the lack of implementation mechanisms.
CHART OF THE WEEK
29-09-2026
Between 2024 and 2025, the value of trade between Syria and Azerbaijan was multiplied by 78.
News | Retail & Trade
29-09-2026
In this interview, the Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce in Hama, Samir Faysal Al-Habbal, delves into the economic impact of the fall of the regime for traders in Hama; from the revamping of the customs systems to the adoption of the free market. He advocates for the establishment of an industrial city, a free zone and a dry port as key tools to boost the economic development of the governorate.
DATA | Finance
04-10-2026
This is an overview of the value of gold in Syria since 2011. The chart includes monthly prices and the rate of the dollar in the black market over the same period.
Library | Political documents
04-10-2026
The following statement was published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates on October 4, 2026.
News | Economy
29-09-2026
The Ministry of Finance has published a 30-page document titled the “Regulatory Framework of the General Budget” (see Official Gazette issue No. 35). The text sets out the framework and life cycle of Syria’s general state budget.
DATA | Refugees & IDPs
04-10-2026
Some 1,822,583 refugees have returned to Syria since December 8, 2024.
Library | Assad speeches
04-10-2026
The following is the translated transcript of Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa's speech before the 81st United Nations General Assembly on September 23, 2026.
News | Manufacturing
29-09-2026
The Ministry of Finance has reduced the price of alcoholic beverage labels. The previous price for this label, which acts as a tax on alcoholic beverages, was [new] SYP 1,000 (around USD 8). Now, the price of the label is set at an amount ranging between SYP 100 and SYP 250 (up to USD 1.8).
DATA | Refugees & IDPs
04-10-2026
The tables below present data on the estimated distribution of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Syria as of October 1, 2026.
Library | Decrees and decisions
04-10-2026
Mobile courts aim to facilitate citizens' access to judicial services.
Companies
- Abu Rashid and Mhayni for Advertising LLC
Service activities related to printing (1812). - Al-Shaar, Diab and Kilani for Trade LLC Wholesale on a fee or contract basis (4610).
- Adia for Furnishings Manufacturing LLC Manufacture of furniture (3100).
- Tele Byte for Telecommunications Solutions LLC Other information technology and computer service activities (6209).
- Piostech for Telecommunications and Digital Transformation Services LLC Construction of utility projects (4220).
- Valuable for Utility Contracting LLC Construction of buildings (4100).
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Currency Rates
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138 | 0.18 % |
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157 | -0.57 % |
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