Syria's Wheat Crisis: Drought And Shortage Challenge New Leadership

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Syria faces a potential food crisis after the worst drought in 36 years slashed wheat production by around 40 per cent, squeezing the country's cash-strapped government, which has been unable to secure large-scale...

Syria, Saudi Arabia discuss Investment Development and Industrial Cooperation

Riyadh, SANA- Minister of Economy and Industry, Mohammad Nidal Al-Shaar, discussed on Monday with Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim Al-Khorayef means of enhancing bilateral cooperation and developing investments...

Syria: Food crisis concerns amid low wheat production, drought

More than 2.5 million tons of wheat are needed to be imported in order to alleviate a hunger crisis in Syria [Getty/file photo] Syria faces a potential food crisis after the worst drought in 36 years slashed wheat production by around 40 percent,...

Businesses close as Israel’s economy drops 3.5% after war with Iran

TEHRAN – A new report shows Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s much-ballyhooed decision to drag Israel into a direct war with Iran cost the regime the partial or total shutdown of countless businesses, as well as dents in consumer spending,...

Ship carrying 6,600 tons of wheat arrives at Tartus Port on Syria’s Mediterranean coast

A ship loaded with imported soft wheat arrived at Tartus Port (on Syria’s Mediterranean coast) on Sunday, August 17. Mazen Alloush, Director of Relations at the General Authority of Land and Sea Ports, told Enab Baladi that unloading operations...

Where Damascus goes to breathe

The view from Mount Qasioun on the outskirts of Damascus. (Photo: Picture Alliance / Anadolu | E. Sansar) Before the war, Mount Qasioun was a refuge for the people of Damascus, a rare space for freedom and intimacy. After Assad's fall, it was...

Starting today, Syria increases electricity supply hours

The Syrian Minister of Energy, Mohammad al-Bashir, stated that the reality of electricity supply in Syria will witness a tangible improvement starting today, Monday, August 18, through adjustments to the rationing program, which will now be two...

Over 300K people missing in Syria since 1970s: Commission

The head of Syria’s commission for missing persons said Monday that more than 300,000 people may have disappeared during decades of Assad family rule and the country’s civil war. Mohammed Reda Jalkhi, head of the commission created in May, said...

Journey of return continues… More than 779,000 Syrian refugees back home

Geneva, SANA-United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) announced on Monday that the number of Syrian refugees who returned home from neighboring countries since the fall of the deposed regime on December 8th, 2024, until August 14,...

Jordan's king warns against Israeli "unilateral measures" in Gaza, West Bank

AMMAN, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- Jordan's King Abdullah II on Monday called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and unimpeded delivery of humanitarian aid during a meeting with a visiting U.S. congressional delegation, the Royal Hashemite Court said in a...

After years of a corrupt dictatorship, Syria tries to gets its finances in order

Syrian Delegation Heads to Riyadh to Boost Economic Ties

A Syrian delegation visits Riyadh to boost economic ties after a $6.4 billion investment pledge, as Damascus quietly restructures its economy amid political and sanction challenges. A Syrian delegation led by Minister of Economy and Industry...

3 million Syrians could face severe hunger amid drought, wheat crisis

Syria faces its worst food crisis in decades as drought slashes wheat output, exposing al-Sharaa’s failures and pushing millions toward hunger. Syria is grappling with its worst food crisis in decades after a devastating drought destroyed nearly...

After Assad, Zionism And The Turks Coordinate Efforts Against The Islamic Resistance In Syria

Support SouthFront Click to see the full-size image Written by Damir Nazarov While the world media covering the events in Syria trumpet the genocide of the Druze and describe it as a form of “cold war” between the pro-Druze Zionists on one side...

Qatar: A leading humanitarian, development partner in supporting Syria's recovery, reconstruction

DAMASCUS: The State of Qatar continues its support for the Syrian people through a wide range of humanitarian and development projects carried out by its official and charitable institutions across various Syrian governorates. These efforts aim to...

Implications of U.S. Tariffs on Southeast Asia: Navigating The Trade Tumult

Summary The Trump administration’s approach to international trade has sparked a new era of unpredictability and recalibration for global commerce. With the imposition of sweeping tariffs and a series of rapidly negotiated bilateral trade...

Syria, Saudi Arabia sign an agreement to promote and protect investment

Riyadh, SANA – Economy and Industry Minister Dr. Mohammad Nidal al-Shaar, and the Saudi Minister of Investment Eng. Khalid bin Abdulaziz al-Falih, signed an agreement to encourage and protect investment between the two countries. Minister Al-Shaar...

Over 400 Jordanian Trucks Enter Syria Daily

Qudah: The National Economy Achieved Significant Positive Results Despite Challenges 2.7% Growth Rate in Q1 of This Year—Above Expectations 9.2% Growth in National Exports and Diversified Export Marketsاضافة اعلان 14% Increase in Foreign...

Syria’s Central Bank Governor “Hasriyeh”: Syrian pound has strengthened by about 35%

The Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Abdul Qader Hasriyeh, said that the current policy of the bank is based on several main pillars, most notably: achieving monetary stability, building an institutional framework and tools for monetary...

Syria, ESCWA launch workshop on developing national accounts system

Damascus, SANA – Syria’s Planning and Statistics Commission, in cooperation with the U.N. Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA), on Monday launched a virtual diagnostic workshop on developing the country’s National Accounts...