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Mostaql works in Syria, but not all of it, as of .

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Arabic freelancing platform by Hsoub for hiring and managing freelance projects

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What works

Each part of the service, checked from Syria.

Core useWorks

Signed in to Mostaql from Syria; the open projects list loaded with current listings.

Landing pageWorks

mostaql.com loaded normally from Syria.

Sign-upNot checked
Sign-inWorks

Signed in to Mostaql from Syria; the account's profile page loaded.

Identity verification (KYC)Works

The Mostaql profile shows the identity document as verified; the reporter says a Syrian ID was accepted.

PaymentFails

The reporter says paying for the available annual subscriptions is not possible from Syria.

PayoutFails

The bank account form for withdrawing earnings offers a list of countries; the reporter says Syria is not among them.

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What works instead

Until Mostaql is fully available in Syria, here's what we recommend. The badge on each shows how well it works.

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Khamsat

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Articles about Mostaql

A laptop screen at night showing a sign-up form with the country field open on Syria, a cursor hovering over it before the click.

Remote Work Reaches Everywhere Except Here

In January 2026 someone in Syria signed up for Toptal and had the account suspended the moment they selected Syrian nationality. Nothing about them changed. Only the disclosure did. The same moment repeats across hundreds of services, at exactly the points where a career is made.

Aya M Gomaa7 min read

Frequently Asked Questions

Partly. The core use of Mostaql works in Syria, but something else about it fails or has not been checked. This page lists what works and what does not.

Many international services blocked access to Syria due to previous sanctions and compliance policies. Even as sanctions are being reviewed, some companies have not yet restored access. Unblock Syria tracks these services and advocates for change.

You can help by voting on this page to show demand, sharing it on social media, and contacting Mostaql directly to request they restore access for Syrian users.