Economics, Policy & Regulation
With Lifting Of US Sanctions, Syrian Banks Reconnect
Syria is embarking on a cautious reentry into the global financial system after more than a decade of war and isolation.
Syria
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
Syria: If Sanctions Are Lifted, Will Syria ‘Shine?’
Last month, the US and the EU announced the relaxation of sanctions on Syria.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Syria Appoints First Woman As Central Bank Governor
In late December, Maysaa Sabreen was appointed caretaker governor of the Central Bank of Syria. Sabreen stepped up from deputy...
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Syria’s Finance Minister: Country Ready For Return To Normalcy
Some have greatness thrust upon them. Syria and its well-wishers worldwide hope that acting finance minister Riad Abd El Raouf...
Syria
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
Arab League Hears Pitches For Multipolar Politics
Syria returns to the Arab League as Ukrainain PresidentVolodymyr Zelenskyy asks Arab nations to use their ties with Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
Features
Rebuilding Syria
Putting the war-ravaged country back together will cost $400 billion. With Assad still in power and US sanctions still in place, who will foot the bill—and reap the benefit?
Data
The Levant’s Return To Confidence
In the aftermath of revolution and civil war, the storied trading region seeks to convince investors it’s time to come back.
Features
Lebanon Ready To Rebuild Syria
As the war in Syria enters its final stages, regional and international investors are eyeing postconflict economic opportunities.
Features
Mideast Markets Curb Appeal
Following a period of relatively subdued infrastructure and real estate activity, 2017 was a better year in the Middle East; and 2018 should record more improvement. Transport-related projects remain essential to the region’s growth, but the most crucial area remains ...
Features
New Realities, New Technologies
The Middle East is striving to adapt to rapid economic and social change—with some success.
Features
Opportunities Abound Despite Instability: Q&A With Standard Chartered Banks Regional Chief Executive of Africa and the Middle East Sunil Kaushal
Sunil Kaushal, Standard Chartered Bank’s regional chief executive of Africa and the Middle East, speaks with Global Finance about where he sees potential for growth in the high-risk region.