Syria This Week (STW #5)

Assorted Links: Aug 29 - Sep 4, 2025

1. Syria, Saudi Arabia sign 6 energy agreements: “the agreements include cooperation in power projects, transmission and distribution stations, geophysical and geological surveys, oilfield services, drilling, and maintenance of wells. The deals also cover technical training, workforce development, and integrated solutions for oil and gas field management”

2. Nokia Returns to Syria Through a Strategic Partnership to Support Digital Transformation

3. Al-sharaa Launches Major Reconstruction Projects in Homs, Syria: “He laid the foundation stone for a series of development projects, including the “Dar al-Salam” package, the “Homs Boulevard” project, and the “Syrian Oil Transport Company” (IPC) project.”

4. New Currency or Banking Freedom? Syria's Critical Economic Crossroads

5. Syrian Sports Launches Towards a Promising Investment Future: 66 Projects Worth 66 Billion Lira

6. Syria announces 500 new investment opportunities in free zones

7. Syria signs deal with STE to build 100MW solar PV plant in Kafr Behm, Hama Governorate

8. Jordan provides internet capacity to Syria under new cooperation deal

9. Syria makes first official crude export in 14 years

10. Syria Launches a National Program to Combat Poverty Within a Comprehensive Strategy