Syria This Week (STW #6)

Assorted Links: Sep 5-11, 2025

1. Syria Rising as a Frontier Economy in the Middle East

2. Syrian president announces launch of development fund for post-Assad reconstruction: “Sharaa stressed that the fund will operate with the highest level of transparency.“Every dollar spent will be publicly disclosed within strategic projects.” Minutes after the fund’s launch, donations have surpassed $30 million, according to a SANA correspondent.“

3. US Department of Commerce Relaxes Export Controls for Syria

4. Damascus International Fair concludes its 62nd session with great success: More than two million visitors and dozens of investment agreements

5. On Water Scarcity and Food Shortages in Syria

6. Saudi Arabia announces Damascus area reconstruction project to clear rubble: “The aid will also help rebuild 34 schools in Aleppo, Idlib and Homs, reconstruct dozens of bakeries, and rehabilitate sewage and water infrastructure in Damascus.“

7. GitHub is enabling broader access for developers in Syria following new government trade rules