Syrian economy

An aerial view from Kadem Station, one of the most important stops on the historic Hejaz Railway and once a meeting point for pilgrims traveling to the Holy Land
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The announcement from the transport minister comes amid a volatile disruption of the region's economy over the Iran war.

Oliver Mizzi
25 May, 2026
Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa signs an agreement at the Presidential Palace in Damascus
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A general view of the sign for Ziraat Bank at Cornhill
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Syria bank notes - AFP
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Dr. Abdel Kader Husrieh, Governor, Central Bank of Syria, speaks onstage during the Semafor World Economy Summit Fall Edition at Gallup HQ
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A picture of destroyed buildings in Aleppo, Syria
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People walk past a branch of the commercial bank of Syria
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IMF Financial Committee chair Mohammed Al-Jadaan speaks at a news conference during the IMF/World Bank annual meetings at the IMF headquarters in Washington, DC
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Syrian Finance Minister Mohammed Yisr Barnieh (R) speaks during an event titled "Rebuilding Syria: A Journey Towards Stability and Prosperity" at the IMF/World Bank annual meetings in Washington
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