How small businesses are navigating Syria’s economic recovery
article author: ANAN TELLOMon, 2026-01-26 23:19LONDON: After more than a decade in crisis mode, Syria’s micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises are beginning to shift their gaze from survival to possibility, as the gradual lifting of sanctions following Bashar Assad’s removal in December 2024 sparks cautious economic optimism.That shift is especially visible among parts of the private sector, which has endured years of shortages, isolation, and a lack of investment over the course of Syria’s grinding, 14-year civil war.Main category: Middle-EastTags: Fall of AssadEditor’s ChoiceSyriaSyria economy Special