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News coverage and press articles about companies unblocking Syria. Stay updated on the latest developments in Syria's digital reconnection.
Norway's $2.2 trillion Government Pension Fund Global lifts its ban on investing in Syrian government bonds, signaling Syria's financial reintegration
IDA grant funds digitization of Syria's public financial management and procurement systems via the Syria Integrated Financial Management Information System
Communications Minister Haykal announces Syria's 20-year mobile license tender at MWC 2026, including 5G spectrum allocations across 800/2600/3500 MHz bands
Agreement signed at Visa headquarters in San Francisco covers digital infrastructure, fintech innovation, regulatory sandbox, and cybersecurity collaboration
IMF's first mission to Damascus reports Syria has entered an "accelerated recovery phase" as sanctions are removed and the economy reintegrates globally
Canada repeals broad import, export, investment, and financial services restrictions, removing 24 entities including the Central Bank of Syria, Syrian Arab Airlines, and Syriatel
Syria TV covers how Unblock Syria's documentation platform and company outreach efforts are tackling the persistence of digital service restrictions
Syria's economy is projected to nearly double its growth rate in 2026, fueled by the lifting of U.S. sanctions and increasing foreign investment
Visa convenes Syrian banks and the Central Bank of Syria for the first Visa Connect Syria conference focused on payments modernization and digital infrastructure
The Fedora Project lifts IP blocks on Syria following the repeal of the Caesar Act, restoring access to Fedora Linux downloads and community services.
40 Syrian Google employees coordinate with ministry to accelerate service restoration
Some Google services have begun to return to Syria following changes related to U.S. sanctions, according to Syria’s communications minister.